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2023 Student Experience Survey Questionnaire

  • Recruitment

    1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job? (Mark one only)

    • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
    • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity (ISEO)
    • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) - Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (EOSD)
    • Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP)
    • Research Affiliate Program (RAP)
    • Young Canada Works (YCW)
    • Department-specific program/website. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Other program. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Don’t know

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job.

    2a. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    3a. Gaining work experience in my field of study

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3b. Job location

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3c. Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3d. Timing of the job offer

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3e. Salary

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3f. No other job offers at the time

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3g. Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3h. Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, Internship, etc.)

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    3i. Working in the official language of my choice

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    6. Don’t know
    7. Not applicable

    4a. Was this your first student work term with your current team or work unit?

    • Yes [proceed to Q4b]
    • No [skip to Q6]
    • Not sure [proceed to Q4b]

    4b. The interview process for my current student job was conducted:

    • In person [proceed to Q4c]
    • Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) [proceed to Q4c]
    • In person and remotely [proceed to Q4c]
    • Not applicable [skip to Q5a]

    Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience.

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

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • 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.

    5a. The onboarding for my current student job was conducted:

    • In person [proceed to Q5b]
    • Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) [proceed to Q5b]
    • In person and remotely [proceed to Q5b]
    • I did not receive onboarding [skip to Q5d]

    Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.

    5b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    5c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    5d. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    5e. 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).

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    5f. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    5g. The overall orientation I received about my organization.

    1. Very satisfied
    2. Somewhat satisfied
    3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    4. Somewhat dissatisfied
    5. Very dissatisfied
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Don't know
    • Not applicable
  • Work experience

    The following questions ask about your general experience in your current job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    7k. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    7l. I was given meaningful work.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    • Far too little
    • Too little
    • Sufficient
    • Too much
    • Far too much
    • Don't know
    • Not applicable

    The following questions relate to the work plan that was provided to you through your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

    8a. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8b. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8c. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8d. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8e. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8f. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    8g. I gained an understanding of how government works.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • 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?

    • Yes [proceed to Q9b]
    • No [skip to Q9f]

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

    • Yes [proceed to Q9c]
    • No [skip to Q10a]

    9c. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace? (Mark only one)

    • The accommodation measures successfully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace [proceed to Q9d]
    • The accommodation measures did not fully eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace [skip to Q9e]
    • My accommodation measures request was approved but was not put in place [skip to Q10a]
    • I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation measures request (not yet approved or denied) [skip to Q10a]
    • My accommodation measures request was denied [skip to Q10a]

    9d. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented? (Mark one only)

    • In less than 2 weeks after approval
    • In less than 1 month after approval
    • In less than 2 months after approval
    • In less than 3 months after approval
    • Over 3 months after approval

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.

    9e. I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.

    9f. I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • Work environment

    The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job.

    10a. Which of the following best describes your work situation?

    • Working remotely all of the time [skip to Q11a]
    • Combination of working remotely and at a Government of Canada site (hybrid work arrangement) [proceed to Q10b]
    • Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time [skip to Q11a]

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

    • 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. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

    10c. The tools, technology and equipment provided for my hybrid work arrangement were sufficient for my daily work performance.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    10d. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my hybrid work arrangement.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • Workplace well-being

    The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your current student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

    11a. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    11c. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    11d. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • Employment in the federal public service

    The following questions ask about your intentions to seek or recommend future student employment or a future career in the federal public service. Based on your experience with your current student job, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

    12a. I felt that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    12b. I felt that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    12c. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    12d. I would seek a career in the federal public service.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    12e. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

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

    13a. Gaining work experience in my field of study

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13d. Job location

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13e. Networking

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13f. Hours of work

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13g. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13h. Salary

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13i. Job security

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13j. Pensions and benefits

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important

    13k. Other. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):

    1. Most important
    2. Second most important
    3. Third most important
  • Pay

    The following questions refer to issues related to your pay that you may have experienced during your current student job.

    14a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?

    • Not at all [skip to Q15]
    • To a small extent [proceed to Q14b]
    • To a moderate extent [proceed to Q14b]
    • To a large extent [proceed to Q14b]
    • To a very large extent [proceed to Q14b]
    • Don't know [skip to Q15]
    • Not applicable [skip to Q15]

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.

    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.

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable
  • General information

    The following questions ask for general information that will be used to better understand the survey results. To ensure confidentiality, please be advised that your responses will be grouped with those of other respondents in your department or agency. Individual responses and results for very small groups are never published and will not be shared with your supervisor/manager or your department or agency.

    15. For which department or agency are you currently working? (Mark one only)

    • Accessibility Standards Canada (ASC)
    • Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC)
    • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
    • Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
    • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
    • Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
    • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
    • Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
    • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
    • Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS)
    • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
    • Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
    • Canadian Radio-television and TeleCommunications Commission (CRTC)
    • Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
    • Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
    • Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC)
    • Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE)
    • Copyright Board of Canada (CB)
    • Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
    • Courts Administration Service (CAS)
    • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Department of Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Department of Justice (JUS)
    • Department of National Defence (DND)
    • Elections Canada (CEO)
    • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Federal Economic Development Agency forNorthern Ontario (FedNor)
    • Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Health Canada (HC)
    • Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
    • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
    • Military Grievances External Review Committee (MGERC)
    • National Research Council (NRC)
    • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
    • Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
    • Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE)
    • Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI)
    • Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG)
    • Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
    • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Parks Canada (PC)
    • Parole Board of Canada (PBC)
    • Patented Medicine Prices Review Board of Canada (PMPRB)
    • Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)
    • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrariesCan)
    • Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
    • Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
    • Shared Services Canada (SSC)
    • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
    • Statistics Canada (StatCan)
    • Transport Canada (TC)
    • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
    • Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    • Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB)
    • Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)
    • I cannot find my department/agency (Please specify the name or your department or agency here, there is a limit of 100 characters):

    16. Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in your current department or agency.

    Please choose the number fits you:

    • 1 student work term
    • 2 student work terms
    • 3 student work terms
    • 4 student work terms
    • 5 or more student work terms

    17. Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in the federal public service.

    Please choose the number fits you:

    • 1 student work term
    • 2 student work terms
    • 3 student work terms
    • 4 student work terms
    • 5 or more student work terms

    18. In which province or territory are you currently working (either remotely or on-site)?

    • National Capital Region (NCR) - Ottawa/Gatineau
    • Ontario (excluding NCR)
    • Quebec (excluding NCR)
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut
    • Yukon
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
    • Saskatchewan
    • Manitoba
    • New Brunswick
    • Nova Scotia
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Outside of Canada

    19. What is the main type of work you were doing in your department or agency? (Please select the option that best describes your job, and mark one only)

    • Administrative Support / Procurement
    • Agriculture / Environment / Geography
    • Arts / Social Sciences
    • Business / Human Resources / Audit / Project Management
    • Client Service / Guide / Visitor Experience
    • Commerce / Retail Services / Insurance
    • Data / Information Management / Information Technology / Tech support
    • Education
    • Enforcement / Security / Search and Rescue
    • Engineering / Architecture
    • Environmental Services
    • Finance / Accounting / Tax / Financial Audit / Collections
    • General Labour and Trades
    • Health Care / Social Services
    • Information Management
    • Law
    • Marketing / Communications / Events / Multimedia / Interpreting
    • Outdoor Work
    • Policies / Programs
    • Real Property Management
    • Research / Analysis
    • Science / Math
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Translation and Editing
    • Transportation
    • Don’t know
    • Other

    20. What is your current level of education?

    • High School
    • CEGEP - Years 1&2
    • CEGEP - Year 3
    • College - Years 1&2
    • College - Years 3&4
    • Bachelor's - Years 1&2
    • Bachelor's - Years 3&4
    • Graduate diploma
    • Master's
    • Doctorate
    • Professional certification
    • Other

    21. From the list below, please select the field of study that most closely matches your current field of study. (Mark one only)

    • Architecture and related services
    • Biology and Biomedical Sciences (which could include Marine Biology)
    • Business, Management, Marketing and Related services (which could include Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Office Administration and International Affairs)
    • Chemistry
    • Child education and family studies
    • Communication, journalism and related programs (which could include Graphic and Media Design)
    • Computer and information sciences (which could include Industrial Design)
    • Criminology
    • Economics
    • Education
    • Engineering
    • Environmental studies (which could include Urban Planning)
    • General arts and Sciences (which could include General Studies, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts and Music)
    • Geography and Geology
    • Health Professions and related programs (which could include Medical Programs, Nursing, Dental, Veterinarian, Residency Programs, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Kinesiology and Epidemiology)
    • History (which could include Archaeology)
    • Information Technology and Support Services
    • Law
    • Linguistics/Language Studies (which could include Translation and Literature)
    • Mathematics and Statistics
    • Other Sciences (which could include Forensic Sciences, Ocean Science and Data Science)
    • Philosophy and religious studies
    • Physics
    • Political science
    • Psychology
    • Public administration
    • Security, Protective Services and Emergency Management Professions (which could include Paramedics, 911 Operators, Search and Rescue, Border Services and Law Enforcement)
    • Social Sciences (which could include social work, Gender Studies, Human Rights and Conflict Studies)
    • Trades (which could include Construction, General Labour and Other Trades)
    • Other

    22. What is your first official language?

    • English
    • French

    23. What is your age group?

    • 19 years and under
    • 20 to 21 years
    • 22 to 23 years
    • 24 to 25 years
    • 26 to 27 years
    • 28 to 29 years
    • 30 years and over

    24. What is your gender?

    Gender refers to a social and personal identity and may be different than the person’s biological sex and may be different from what is indicated on legal documentation.

    • Woman
    • Man
    • Another gender (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Prefer not to say

    25. Are you a person with a disability?

    A person with a disability is a person with any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, sensory, learning or communication impairment, or a functional limitation, whether apparent or not, and permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, that hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society when they face a barrier.

    A barrier refers to a physical, structural, technological, socioeconomic or cultural obstruction, or one that is related to information, communications, attitudes or mindsets, that hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

    For the purposes of this survey, please only identify disabilities that have lasted or are expected to last 6 months or more.

    • Yes [proceed to Q26]
    • No [skip to Q27]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q27]

    26. You indicated that you are a person with a disability. If you wish to provide further details, please select the box(es) that apply to you. (Mark all that apply)

    The types of disabilities listed align with the definition of disability in the Accessible Canada Act and with the results reported for the 2021 Census question about activities of daily living.

    • Seeing disability: affects vision, including total blindness, partial sight, and visual distortion
    • Hearing disability: affects ability to hear, including being hard of hearing, deafness, or acoustic distortion
    • Speech disability: affects ability to talk, including total speech loss, partial speech, and speech distortion
    • Mobility disability: affects ability to move your body, including the required use of a wheelchair or a cane, or other issues impacting your mobility
    • Challenges with flexibility or dexterity: affects ability to move joints or perform motor tasks, especially with your hands
    • Mental health disability: affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social / compulsive disorder or phobia or psychiatric illness
    • Sensory or environmental disability: affects sensitivity to light, sounds or other distractions, as well as allergens and other environmental sensitivities
    • Chronic health condition or pain: affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to migraines, Crohn’s disease, colitis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and other disabilities or health conditions
    • Cognitive disability: ability to carry out tasks involving executive functioning, such as planning and organization, learning information, communication, and memory, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities
    • Intellectual disability: affects ability to learn and to adapt behaviour to different situations
    • Another disability (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Prefer not to specify

    27. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

    For the purposes of this survey, the term “Indigenous” should be understood to mean people who are First Nations, Inuk (Inuit), or Métis.

    • Yes [proceed to Q28]
    • No [skip to Q29]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q29]

    28. You indicated that you identify as an Indigenous person. If you wish to provide further details, please select the box(es) that apply to you.  (Mark all that apply) 

    • First Nation (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Inuk (Inuit) (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Métis (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Prefer not to specify

    29. Which racial group(s) do you identify with? (Mark all that apply)

    Race is a term used to classify people into groups based principally on physical traits such as skin colour. Racial categories are not based on science or biology but on differences society has created, with significant consequences for people’s lives. Racial categories may vary over time and place and can overlap with ethnic, cultural or religious groupings.

    The definitions of Race and Ethnic Groups are from the Government of Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate (2019). Data Standards for the Identification and Monitoring of Systemic Racism.

    If you identify solely as belonging to the Indigenous groups specified in question 28, please skip question 29 and answer question 28 instead.

    • Black
    • East/Southeast Asian
    • Latino/Latina/Latinx
    • Middle Eastern
    • South Asian
    • White
    • Another identity (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Prefer not to specify

    30. Which ethnic origin(s) do you identify with? (Mark all that apply)

    Ethnic groups refer to a person’s ethnic or cultural origins. Ethnic groups have a common identity, heritage ancestry, or historical past, often with identifiable cultural, linguistic, and/or religious characteristics.

    The definitions of Race and Ethnic Groups are from the Government of Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate (2019). Data Standards for the Identification and Monitoring of Systemic Racism.

    If you identify solely as belonging to the Indigenous groups specified in question 28, please skip question 30 and answer question 28 instead.

    • Eastern Africa (e.g., Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda)
    • Northern Africa (e.g.,Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco)
    • Western Africa (e.g., Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria)
    • Southern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini)
    • Middle Africa (e.g., Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
    • Central America (e.g., Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua)
    • South America (e.g., Brazil, Chile, Peru)
    • Central Asia (e.g., Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
    • Eastern Asia (e.g.,China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea)
    • Southern Asia (e.g., India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
    • South-eastern Asia (e.g., Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia)
    • Western Asia (e.g., Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates)
    • Caribbean (e.g., Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica)
    • Eastern Europe (e.g., Hungary, Poland, Romania, Ukraine)
    • Northern Europe (e.g., Denmark, Estonia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
    • Southern Europe (e.g., Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain)
    • Western Europe (e.g., Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland)
    • Oceania (e.g., Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia)
    • Another identity (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • I don’t know
    • Prefer not to specify

    31. Do you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+?

    Responses to this question will not be used for obligations under the Employment Equity Act, as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual) are not formally identified as designated groups in the Act. The Government of Canada is committed to equal participation of these groups in the workforce and is requesting this data to better understand representation in the workforce.

    • Yes [proceed to Q32]
    • No [skip to Q33]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q33]

    32. You indicated that you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. If you wish to provide further details, please select the box(es) that apply to you. (Mark all that apply)

    • Two-Spirit
    • Lesbian
    • Gay
    • Bisexual
    • Transgender
    • Queer
    • Questioning
    • Intersex
    • Asexual
    • Another identity (optional to specify - there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Prefer not to specify

    33. Open description of identity

    The purpose of employment equity is to achieve equality in the workplace and to correct the disadvantages experienced by various groups. If you would like to identify as being a part of an equity-seeking group not listed above, or if the options above do not accurately reflect your identity, you may self-identify using the open text box below. Otherwise, press the Next button to go to the next question.

    Specify how you self-identify

    (Limit: 50 characters).

    If you provided a response to questions 25, 26, 27 and 28, please complete the following questions:

    34. Did you participate in the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities in 2023?

    • Yes (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity) [proceed to Q35]
    • Yes (Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities) [proceed to Q35]
    • Yes, for both (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity and Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities) [proceed to Q35]
    • No [skip to Q39]

    The following questions relate to the answer you provided in question 34.

    35. How did you hear about the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities? (Mark all that apply)

    • Manager
    • Student association
    • Colleague
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • GC Connex
    • GC Pedia
    • Public Service Commission email
    • Facebook
    • Other. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):
    • Don't know

    Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.

    36. The series of summer events for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program were helpful:

    1. Strongly agree
    2. Somewhat agree 
    3. Neither agree nor disagree
    4. Somewhat disagree
    5. Strongly disagree
    6. Don't know
    7. Not applicable

    37. Which of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities events did you enjoy the most? (Mark all that apply)

    • ISEO Summer Welcome Event (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Mentorship Session: Exploring a Career Path in Diverse Fields with the Government of Canada (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Mentorship Session: Understanding your Contribution as a Public Servant and Staying True to your Values (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Mentorship Session: Finding Supports to Navigate Your Experience in the Public Service (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Speed Mentoring and Matching (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • How to Stand Out in an Interview & Get Hired (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • ISEO Summer Closing Event (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • EOSD Summer Welcome Event (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Info Session on GC Passport & Lending Library (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Mentorship Session: One-on-One Speed Matching (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Mentorship Session: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Conversation on Accommodations (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • EOSD Summer Closing Event (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Not applicable

    38. What would you like to see as part of the 2024 programming for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities? (Mark all that apply)

    • Guest Speakers
    • Mentoring
    • Training
    • Networking
    • Other. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters):

    39. Which of the following survey themes you would like to provide comments or suggestions on? (Mark all that apply)

    • Recruitment [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [a]]
    • Onboarding and orientation [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [b]]
    • Work experience [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [c]]
    • Accommodations [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [d]]
    • Work environment [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [e]]
    • Workplace well-being [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [f]]
    • Employment in the federal public service [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [g]]
    • Pay [proceed to Q39 (page 2), display [h]]
    • None of the above [skip to Q40]

    [a] Please provide comments or suggestions on your recruitment experience.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [b] Please provide comments or suggestions on your onboarding and orientation experience.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [c] Please provide comments or suggestions on your work experience.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [d] Please provide comments or suggestions on your accommodations experience.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [e] Please provide comments or suggestions on your work environment.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [f] Please provide comments or suggestions on your workplace well-being.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [g] Please provide comments or suggestions on your employment in the federal public service.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    [h] Please provide comments or suggestions on your pay experience.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    40. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding your student work experience in the federal public service.
    Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

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