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2023 Student Experience Survey – Question number concordance (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019)
Student Experience Survey 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Through which program/process did you get your current student job? 1 1 1 1 1
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. 2 2 2 2 2
It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process. 2a 2a 2a 2a 2a
The application process was clear and easy to understand. 2b 2b 2b 2b 2b
I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position. 2c 2c 2c 2c 2c
How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? 3 3 3 3 3
Gaining work experience in my field of study 3a 3a 3a 3a 3a
Job location 3b 3b 3b 3b 3b
Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service 3c 3c 3c 3c 3c
Timing of the job offer 3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
Salary 3e 3e 3e 3e 3e
No other job offers at the time 3f 3f 3f 3f 3f
Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service 3g 3g 3g 3g 3g
Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.) 3h 3h 3h 3h 3h
Opportunity to telework n/a 3i 3i n/a n/a
Working in the official language of my choice 3i 3j 3j n/a n/a
Was this your first student work term with your current team or work unit? 4a 4a 4a 4a n/a
The interview process for my current student job was conducted:
  • In person
  • Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.)Footnote **
  • In person and remotely
  • Not applicable
 4b 4b 4b 4b n/a
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.		 4c 4c 4c 4c 4a
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 start date.		 4d 4d 4d 4d 4b
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.		 4e 4e 4e 4e 4c
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.		 4f 4f 4f 4f 4d
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.		 4g 4g 4g 4g n/a
The onboarding for my current student job was conducted:
  • In person
  • Remotely (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.)Footnote **
  • In person and remotely
  • I did not receive onboarding
 5a 5a 5a 5a n/a
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).		 5b 5b 5b 5b 4e
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).		 5c 5c 5c 5c 4f
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.		 5d 5d 5d 5d n/a
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
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).		 5e 5e 5e 5e n/a
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.		 5f 5f 5f 5f 4h
Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience.
The overall orientation I received about my organization.		 5g 5g 5g 5g 4i
Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations? 6 6 6 6 n/a
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. 7 7 7 7 7
Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job. 7a 7a 7a 7a n/a
I was made to feel part of the team.Footnote ** 7b 7b 7b 7b 7b
The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions. 7c 7c 7c n/a n/a
My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations. 7d 7d 7d 7c 7c
I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings. 7e 7e 7e 7d 7d
Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me. 7f 7f 7f 7e 7e
I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team’s goals. 7g 7g 7g 7f n/a
I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit. 7h 7h 7h 7g 7f
I was encouraged to take initiative in my work. 7i 7i 7i 7h 7g
I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice. 7j 7j 7j n/a n/a
The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice.Footnote * 7k n/a n/a n/a n/a
I was given meaningful work. 7l 7k 7k 7i 7h
My job was a good fit with my interests. 7m 7l 7l 7k 7j
My job was a good fit with my skills. 7n 7m 7m 7l 7k
My job was a good fit with my field of study. 7o 7n 7n 7m 7l
Overall, I had a positive work experience. 7p 7o 7o 7n 7m
Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was... (Far too little/Far too much) 7q 7p 7p 7o 7n
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.Footnote ** 8 8 8 8 8
There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term. 8a 8a 8a 8a 8a
My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan. 8b 8b 8b 8b 8b
My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me. 8c 8c 8c 8c 8c
My colleagues helped me learn more about the job. 8d 8d 8d 8d 8d
I was provided with informative feedback about my work. 8e 8e 8e 8e 8e
I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency. 8f 8f 8f 8f 8f
I gained an understanding of how government works. 8g 8g 8g 8g 8g
Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job? 9a 9a 9a 9a n/a
Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs? 9b 9b 9b 9b n/a
Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace? (Mark only one)Footnote ** 9c 9c 9c n/a n/a
How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented? (Mark one only)Footnote ** 9d 9d 9d n/a n/a
I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs. 9e 9e 9e 9c n/a
I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.Footnote * 9f n/a n/a n/a n/a
The following questions relate to the work environment that you experienced during your student job. 10 10 10 10 n/a
Which of the following best describes your work situation?Footnote * 10a n/a n/a n/a n/a
In general, which of the following best describes the percentage of time you spend working at a Government of Canada location?Footnote * 10b n/a n/a n/a n/a
The tools, technology and equipment provided for my hybrid work arrangement were sufficient for my daily work performance.Footnote * 10c n/a n/a n/a n/a
I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my hybrid work arrangement.Footnote * 10d n/a n/a n/a n/a
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which of the following best describes your work situation? n/a 10a 10a 10a n/a
The Wi-Fi at the location from which I teleworked was sufficient to carry out my day-to-day work activities. n/a 10b 10b 10b n/a
Discussions during virtual meetings were difficult to follow because of video or audio interruptions. n/a 10c 10c 10c n/a
My team members encouraged me to share my ideas and opinions during virtual team meetings. n/a 10d 10d 10d n/a
The following questions relate to your workplace well-being throughout your student job. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. 11 11 11 11 n/a
I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.Footnote ** 11a 11a 11a 11a n/a
I was satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.Footnote ** 11b 11b 11b 11b n/a
I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.Footnote * 11c n/a n/a n/a n/a
My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job. 11d 11c 11h 11h n/a
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. 12 12 12 12 11
I felt that my current job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.Footnote ** 12a 12a 12a 12a 11a
I felt that my current job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.Footnote ** 12b 12b 12b 12b 11b
I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies. 12c 12c 12c 12c 11c
I would seek a career in the federal public service. 12d 12d 12d 12d 11d
I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service. 12e 12e 12e 12e 11e
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.Footnote ** 13 13 13 n/a n/a
Gaining work experience in my field of study 13a 13a 13a n/a n/a
Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences 13b 13b 13b n/a n/a
Ability to make a difference in people’s lives 13c 13c 13c n/a n/a
Job location 13d 13d 13d n/a n/a
Networking 13e n/a n/a n/a n/a
Ability to telework part-time (living within commuting distance to an office) n/a 13e 13e n/a n/a
Ability to telework full-time (living anywhere within Canada and rarely going into an office) n/a 13f 13f n/a n/a
Hours of work 13f 13g 13g n/a n/a
Leave provisions (i.e., vacation, sick leave) 13g 13h 13h n/a n/a
Salary 13h 13i 13i n/a n/a
Job security 13i 13j 13j n/a n/a
Pension and benefits 13j 13k 13k n/a n/a
Other 13k 13l 13l n/a n/a
The following questions refer to issues related to your pay that you may have experienced during your current student job. 14 14 14 13 14
To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system? 14a 14a 14a 13a 14a
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. 14b 14b 14b 13b 14b
Demographic Questions
For which department or agency are you currently working? 15 15 15 14 15
Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in your current department or agency. 16 16 16 15 16
Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in the federal public service. 17 17 17 16 17
In which province or territory are you currently working (either remotely or on-site)? 18 18 18 17 n/a
In which province or territory is your work unit normally located? n/a 19 19 18 18
What is the main type of work you were doing in your department or agency? (Please select the option that best describes your job) 19 20 20 n/a n/a
What is your current level of education? 20 21 21 20 20
From the list below, please select the field of study that most closely matches your current field of study. (Mark one only) 21 22 22 21 21
What is your first official language? 22 23 23 22 23
What is your age group?Footnote ** 23 24 24 23 24
What is your gender? 24 25 25 24 25
Are you a person with a disability? 25 26 26 27 27
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) 26 27 27 28 n/a
Do you identify as an Indigenous Person? 27 28 28 25 26
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) 28 29 29 26 n/a
Which racial group(s) do you identify with?Footnote ** 29 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Which ethnic origin(s) do you identify with?Footnote ** 30 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Are you a member of a visible minority group? n/a 30 30 29 28
You indicated that you are a member of a visible minority. If you wish to provide further details, please select the box(es) that apply to you. (Mark all that apply) n/a 31 31 30 n/a
Do you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+?Footnote ** 31 32 32 n/a n/a
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)Footnote ** 32 33 33 n/a n/a
Open Description of IdentityFootnote ** 33 34 34 n/a n/a
Did you participate in the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities in 2023?Footnote ** 34 35 n/a n/a n/a
How did you hear about the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities? (Mark all that apply)Footnote ** 35 36 n/a n/a n/a
The series of summer events for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program were helpful.Footnote ** 36 37 n/a n/a n/a
Which of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities events did you enjoy the most? (Mark all that apply)Footnote ** 37 38 n/a n/a n/a
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)Footnote ** 38 39 n/a n/a n/a
Which of the following survey themes you would like to provide comments or suggestions on? (Mark all that apply)Footnote * 39 n/a n/a n/a n/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.Footnote *		 39a n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.Footnote *		 39b n/a n/a n/a n/a
Please provide comments or suggestions on your work experience.
Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.Footnote *		 39c n/a n/a n/a n/a
Please provide comments or suggestions on your accommodations experience.
Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.Footnote *		 39d n/a n/a n/a n/a
Please provide comments or suggestions on your work environment.
Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.Footnote *		 39e n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.Footnote *		 39f n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.Footnote *		 39g n/a n/a n/a n/a
Please provide comments or suggestions on your pay experience.
Do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.Footnote *		 39h n/a n/a n/a n/a
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.Footnote **		 40 40 35 31 29

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