2023 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 5a. The onboarding for my current student job was conducted..

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.

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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 In person 27 44 11 13 4 0 2 71 17 1475
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 30 46 11 9 2 0 2 77 11 937
2023 In person and remotely 30 44 12 10 2 1 2 76 12 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 16 33 16 19 9 1 6 53 30 96

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 In person 40 39 7 10 2 0 1 81 12 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 46 38 7 7 1 0 1 85 8 938
2023 In person and remotely 46 37 7 7 1 0 2 85 8 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 28 38 10 11 6 0 6 70 19 96

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 In person 25 34 14 17 8 0 2 60 25 1469
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 28 36 13 15 6 0 2 66 21 937
2023 In person and remotely 28 36 12 15 7 0 2 65 22 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 10 19 14 25 29 0 3 30 56 96

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 In person 64 14 9 5 6 0 3 80 11 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 72 15 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 935
2023 In person and remotely 70 15 8 4 2 0 2 86 6 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 66 10 6 9 4 0 4 79 14 96

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 In person 37 30 18 8 6 0 0 67 15 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 39 30 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 935
2023 In person and remotely 38 32 18 7 5 0 1 70 12 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 41 27 17 11 3 0 1 68 15 96

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 In person 50 25 14 7 3 0 1 76 10 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 54 24 14 5 2 0 0 79 7 935
2023 In person and remotely 53 25 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 51 25 9 6 7 0 1 77 14 96

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 In person 46 27 14 6 4 1 1 76 10 1467
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 48 28 13 6 2 1 1 78 9 936
2023 In person and remotely 47 28 14 6 3 1 2 77 9 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 47 28 14 5 5 1 0 76 11 96

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 In person 27 27 23 14 7 0 1 55 21 1469
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 26 29 25 12 7 0 1 55 20 935
2023 In person and remotely 24 31 24 13 7 0 2 56 20 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 36 17 29 14 4 0 0 53 18 96

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 In person 9 10 12 12 29 3 26 26 57 1455
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 11 12 15 15 22 3 22 31 50 931
2023 In person and remotely 10 10 14 13 23 2 28 28 52 1240
2023 I did not receive onboarding 13 12 15 13 17 2 29 35 43 95

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 In person 11 15 12 12 20 3 27 37 45 1466
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 12 14 15 15 16 1 27 37 43 933
2023 In person and remotely 9 14 15 12 18 3 29 34 43 1234
2023 I did not receive onboarding 13 9 10 6 19 3 40 38 44 96

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 In person 21 11 11 7 20 2 28 46 39 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 34 15 10 7 13 1 19 62 25 937
2023 In person and remotely 31 13 9 8 12 1 26 60 27 1243
2023 I did not receive onboarding 23 7 5 7 17 0 40 51 40 95

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 In person 28 19 14 11 18 2 8 51 33 1472
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 33 21 12 11 16 1 7 58 29 935
2023 In person and remotely 29 20 14 12 15 1 7 54 30 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 27 23 7 14 21 1 7 55 38 96

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 In person 49 29 11 7 2 80 9 1411
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 60 26 6 5 1 87 7 920
2023 In person and remotely 61 24 9 4 2 86 5 1215
2023 I did not receive onboarding 35 33 15 0 69 16 82

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 In person 44 22 12 12 8 67 20 1412
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 45 22 10 14 7 69 21 919
2023 In person and remotely 47 23 8 12 8 72 20 1215
2023 I did not receive onboarding 20 28 13 14 24 0 0 48 39 83

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 In person 29 33 15 18 5 63 22 1411
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 32 36 15 15 0 67 18 921
2023 In person and remotely 33 36 14 14 3 69 17 1214
2023 I did not receive onboarding 24 28 23 0 0 38 51 82

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 In person 71 21 5 1 1 93 2 1412
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 76 16 6 1 93 1 921
2023 In person and remotely 77 18 3 1 95 2 1215
2023 I did not receive onboarding 60 22 0 0 82 7 83

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 In person 63 31 4 2 94 2 1412
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 69 25 3 2 0 95 2 918
2023 In person and remotely 71 25 2 1 96 2 1215
2023 I did not receive onboarding 47 36 0 84 5 83
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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 In person 77 18 3 2 0 95 3 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 78 16 4 2 94 2 937
2023 In person and remotely 81 14 2 2 0 95 2 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 In person 75 18 3 3 0 93 3 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 73 20 4 2 94 2 937
2023 In person and remotely 78 17 3 2 0 95 2 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 In person 61 25 4 7 0 87 9 1475
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 60 25 4 7 0 86 10 936
2023 In person and remotely 60 26 4 7 0 87 9 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 28 33 21 0 62 29 96

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 In person 45 29 7 13 5 74 19 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 49 26 8 12 5 75 17 934
2023 In person and remotely 47 29 7 12 5 76 17 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 22 29 20 19 0 52 39 96

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 In person 49 33 8 8 3 82 10 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 47 32 11 8 2 80 10 936
2023 In person and remotely 50 33 8 8 0 82 9 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 21 27 27 0 31 58 96

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 In person 52 32 10 4 2 84 6 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 47 33 12 6 0 80 7 936
2023 In person and remotely 51 34 9 6 1 85 6 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 22 19 18 22 35 44 96
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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 In person 67 20 9 3 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 73 18 7 2 937
2023 In person and remotely 76 15 7 3 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 30 55 8 6 96

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 In person 71 22 2 4 1 0 0 92 5 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 73 21 2 3 1 0 0 95 4 934
2023 In person and remotely 74 20 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 40 40 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 96

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 In person 73 19 4 3 2 0 0 92 4 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 76 18 4 2 0 0 0 94 3 937
2023 In person and remotely 77 18 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 40 32 11 8 7 1 0 73 16 96

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 In person 66 22 7 2 1 1 1 89 4 1472
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 73 18 6 1 0 1 1 92 2 935
2023 In person and remotely 73 18 5 2 1 0 1 93 2 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 36 27 17 4 11 3 1 66 16 96

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 In person 75 17 3 2 1 0 1 93 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 81 15 2 2 1 0 0 96 2 934
2023 In person and remotely 82 13 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 43 28 10 11 6 1 0 72 18 96

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 In person 71 14 4 2 3 0 7 90 5 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 85 9 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 935
2023 In person and remotely 83 10 2 2 1 0 3 95 3 1245
2023 I did not receive onboarding 53 18 6 6 7 0 9 78 15 95

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 In person 62 24 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 1472
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 67 23 5 3 1 1 1 92 4 936
2023 In person and remotely 66 24 4 4 1 1 0 91 5 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 39 21 13 16 13 0 0 59 28 96

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 In person 65 25 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 1475
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 69 22 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 937
2023 In person and remotely 69 22 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 39 22 16 8 13 2 1 62 22 96

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 In person 64 26 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 65 24 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 937
2023 In person and remotely 66 24 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 44 27 9 8 10 1 0 72 19 96

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 In person 63 24 7 3 2 0 1 88 5 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 65 26 5 3 1 0 1 92 4 935
2023 In person and remotely 67 24 6 2 2 0 0 91 3 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 35 30 11 11 9 1 1 67 21 96

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 In person 68 11 8 2 1 1 9 88 3 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 71 13 6 2 1 1 7 91 3 934
2023 In person and remotely 74 10 7 2 1 0 8 90 2 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 61 14 14 2 2 1 6 81 4 96

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 In person 85 9 2 1 1 0 2 96 2 1471
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 85 9 1 2 0 1 3 97 2 936
2023 In person and remotely 87 6 2 1 0 1 2 97 1 1245
2023 I did not receive onboarding 71 17 3 3 2 1 3 91 5 96

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 In person 56 26 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 59 27 9 3 1 0 0 87 5 937
2023 In person and remotely 57 29 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 29 27 17 13 13 2 0 57 26 96

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 In person 49 28 12 7 3 0 0 77 11 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 48 31 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 936
2023 In person and remotely 50 29 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 29 33 15 16 7 0 0 63 23 96

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 In person 56 30 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1472
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 936
2023 In person and remotely 58 29 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 33 35 17 7 7 0 0 69 15 96

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 In person 49 22 12 9 5 1 2 73 15 1475
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 54 26 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 936
2023 In person and remotely 52 25 10 8 4 0 1 78 12 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 32 29 10 16 11 0 1 62 27 96

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 In person 71 21 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 74 21 3 1 1 0 0 94 2 937
2023 In person and remotely 77 18 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 38 33 13 10 6 0 0 71 17 96

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 In person 4 15 76 3 1 1 0 77 23 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 3 17 76 3 1 0 0 77 23 937
2023 In person and remotely 3 19 74 2 0 1 0 76 24 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 5 23 53 9 5 3 1 55 45 96

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 In person 37 30 11 11 6 1 3 71 17 1476
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 41 29 11 10 5 1 2 73 16 937
2023 In person and remotely 33 34 9 13 5 2 3 71 19 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 10 19 10 19 35 0 6 31 58 96

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 In person 39 29 13 7 4 2 6 74 12 1470
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 40 31 12 6 3 2 6 77 9 935
2023 In person and remotely 35 32 12 7 4 3 8 75 11 1245
2023 I did not receive onboarding 14 15 9 17 21 4 20 38 50 95

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 In person 47 28 10 10 5 0 1 76 14 1470
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 46 32 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 934
2023 In person and remotely 44 31 11 10 4 0 1 75 14 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 22 22 9 30 16 0 1 44 46 96

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 In person 72 21 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 1470
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 70 23 4 2 1 0 0 94 3 936
2023 In person and remotely 74 19 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 50 28 9 5 5 1 1 80 11 96

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 In person 55 26 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 1468
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 61 26 8 3 2 0 1 88 5 934
2023 In person and remotely 62 25 6 4 2 0 1 89 5 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 23 34 14 19 8 0 2 59 28 96

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 In person 68 25 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 67 27 3 2 1 0 0 94 2 934
2023 In person and remotely 70 26 2 1 1 0 0 95 2 1245
2023 I did not receive onboarding 33 45 10 3 6 0 2 80 10 96

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 In person 50 31 11 5 2 0 1 82 7 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 56 32 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 937
2023 In person and remotely 56 31 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 34 43 8 7 4 1 2 80 12 96
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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 In person 17 83 1467
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 16 84 936
2023 In person and remotely 15 85 1243
2023 I did not receive onboarding 20 80 96

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2023 In person 59 41 241
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 71 29 153
2023 In person and remotely 67 33 192
2023 I did not receive onboarding 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 In person 85 13 0 143
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 85 11 0 107
2023 In person and remotely 85 11 0 126

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 In person 83 13 120
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 87 0 89
2023 In person and remotely 80 15 0 104

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 In person 64 21 8 88 4 137
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 69 20 0 0 93 3 102
2023 In person and remotely 68 22 0 0 95 1 120

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 In person 57 23 5 4 2 1 7 88 6 1222
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 63 20 5 2 9 92 3 783
2023 In person and remotely 65 18 4 2 1 1 7 91 4 1051
2023 I did not receive onboarding 39 22 17 67 27 77
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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 In person 0 7 51 17 18 2 6 554
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 23 64 3 3 6 436
2023 In person and remotely 14 67 10 5 3 954
2023 I did not receive onboarding 0 50 0 42

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 In person 72 20 2 3 93 5 553
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 77 17 3 0 0 94 4 436
2023 In person and remotely 72 20 2 4 0 93 5 955
2023 I did not receive onboarding 55 31 0 0 88 12 42

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 In person 74 15 4 2 2 93 3 554
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 75 17 4 94 2 436
2023 In person and remotely 75 17 3 2 2 95 2 952
2023 I did not receive onboarding 40 29 0 73 13 42
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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 In person 70 22 3 2 1 0 2 93 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 71 21 4 2 0 0 2 94 2 935
2023 In person and remotely 75 18 3 1 1 1 2 95 2 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 48 24 7 13 7 1 0 73 20 96

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 In person 69 19 5 2 1 1 3 91 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 66 18 6 1 0 2 6 92 2 933
2023 In person and remotely 71 17 5 2 1 1 4 92 2 1243
2023 I did not receive onboarding 38 23 13 10 5 4 7 68 18 96

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 In person 54 21 11 7 4 1 2 77 11 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 56 23 10 6 3 1 2 81 9 933
2023 In person and remotely 55 22 11 7 3 1 2 79 10 1244
2023 I did not receive onboarding 30 19 10 17 20 3 1 51 38 96

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 In person 65 16 8 2 2 1 6 87 4 1471
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 63 18 9 1 1 1 7 88 2 936
2023 In person and remotely 65 16 8 2 1 1 8 89 3 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 39 13 16 6 10 4 13 61 20 96
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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 In person 46 36 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 47 36 9 5 1 1 0 84 7 937
2023 In person and remotely 49 35 9 4 1 1 1 86 5 1245
2023 I did not receive onboarding 28 38 14 8 10 2 0 67 19 96

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 In person 62 29 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 63 29 4 2 1 0 0 92 4 933
2023 In person and remotely 66 26 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 39 40 8 6 7 0 0 78 14 96

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 In person 49 21 12 6 5 6 1 75 12 1473
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 57 20 11 5 3 4 1 80 9 934
2023 In person and remotely 51 24 11 5 3 5 1 79 9 1243
2023 I did not receive onboarding 45 19 9 8 11 6 1 69 21 96

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 In person 51 24 12 4 3 6 1 80 7 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 60 21 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 935
2023 In person and remotely 54 25 11 3 2 5 0 83 5 1247
2023 I did not receive onboarding 53 22 10 6 3 5 0 79 10 96

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 In person 57 26 10 2 2 2 1 85 4 1474
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 63 26 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 935
2023 In person and remotely 59 27 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 1246
2023 I did not receive onboarding 49 24 15 4 5 3 0 75 10 96

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 In person 43 11 6 879
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 47 10 4 571
2023 In person and remotely 43 11 7 761
2023 I did not receive onboarding 43 8 2 51

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 In person 18 20 12 721
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 13 19 13 417
2023 In person and remotely 18 18 11 580
2023 I did not receive onboarding 14 9 14 35

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 In person 9 10 9 409
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 11 10 9 278
2023 In person and remotely 10 9 9 346
2023 I did not receive onboarding 10 13 4 26

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 In person 4 10 11 375
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 5 11 11 247
2023 In person and remotely 3 9 12 299
2023 I did not receive onboarding 1 10 20 30

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. e. Networking
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 In person 2 6 7 210
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 1 8 8 157
2023 In person and remotely 2 7 7 200
2023 I did not receive onboarding 0 6 4 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. f. Hours of work
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 In person 3 7 7 242
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 1 5 8 136
2023 In person and remotely 2 5 7 170
2023 I did not receive onboarding 3 4 8 15

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 In person 0 3 4 109
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 0 2 5 64
2023 In person and remotely 0 2 4 75

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 In person 13 20 23 811
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 10 21 21 482
2023 In person and remotely 12 23 20 675
2023 I did not receive onboarding 11 34 17 60

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 In person 5 9 11 358
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 8 10 12 280
2023 In person and remotely 8 10 11 349
2023 I did not receive onboarding 15 6 16 35

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. j. Pension and benefits
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2023 In person 2 4 9 215
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 2 4 9 139
2023 In person and remotely 2 5 11 224
2023 I did not receive onboarding 2 5 8 15

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 In person 1 0 1 37
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 0 0 1 10
2023 In person and remotely 0 0 0 14
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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 In person 45 14 10 4 3 20 5 59 41 1475
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 52 14 6 2 2 19 5 68 32 937
2023 In person and remotely 51 15 6 2 1 19 5 68 32 1248
2023 I did not receive onboarding 31 16 16 5 6 21 5 42 58 96

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 In person 26 29 13 13 9 2 8 61 25 457
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 25 29 13 16 7 2 7 60 25 232
2023 In person and remotely 29 30 12 11 5 2 11 68 18 302
2023 I did not receive onboarding 22 27 12 20 15 2 2 51 36 41
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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 In person 17 22 15 4 4 18 19 62 13 72
2023 Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) 27 24 16 6 4 17 6 67 13 70
2023 In person and remotely 20 25 12 3 1 24 14 73 7 91
2023 I did not receive onboarding 10 50 0 0 0 20 20 100 0 10
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