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2024 Student Experience Survey Questionnaire

  • Recruitment

    Q1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job? (Select only one)

    • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
    • 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.

    Q2a. 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

    Q2b. 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

    Q2c. 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?

    Q3a. 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

    Q3b. 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

    Q3c. 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

    Q3d. 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

    Q3e. 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

    Q3f. 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

    Q3g. 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

    Q3h. 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

    Q3i. 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

    Q4a. 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]

    Q4b. The interview process for my current student job was conducted:

    • In person [proceed to Q4c]
    • Via telework (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) [proceed to Q4c]
    • In person and via telework [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.

    Q4c. 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

    Q4d. 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

    Q4e. 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

    Q4f. 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.

    Q4g. 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.

    Q5a. The onboarding for my current student job was conducted:

    • In person [proceed to Q5b]
    • Via telework (e.g., Microsoft Teams, telephone, etc.) [proceed to Q5b]
    • In person and via telework [proceed to Q5b]
    • Not applicable [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.

    Q5b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager

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

    Q5c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit

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

    Q5d. 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

    Q5e. 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

    Q5f. 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

    Q5g. 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

    Q6. 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.

    Q7a. 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

    Q7b. 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

    Q7c. 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

    Q7d. 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

    Q7e. 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

    Q7f. 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

    Q7g. 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

    Q7h. 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

    Q7i. 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

    Q7j. 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

    Q7k. 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

    Q7l. 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

    Q7m. 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

    Q7n. 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

    Q7o. 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

    Q7p. 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

    Q7q. 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.

    Q8a. 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

    Q8b. 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

    Q8c. 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

    Q8d. 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

    Q8e. 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

    Q8f. 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

    Q8g. 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 physical 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 (i.e., 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.

    Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to telework, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

    Q9a. 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]

    Q9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

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

    Q9c. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place successfully eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace? (Select 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]

    Q9d. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented? (Select only one)

    • 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.

    Q9e. 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.

    Q9f. 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
  • 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.

    Q10a. 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

    Q10b. I am 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

    Q10c. 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

    Q10d. 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

    Q10e. My immediate supervisor was understanding when a conflict occurred between my work and personal life.

    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.

    Q11a. I feel 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

    Q11b. I feel 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

    Q11c. I would seek another student job 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

    Q11d. 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

    Q11e. 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

    Q11f. 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

    How important are each of the following factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education?

    Q12a. 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

    Q12b. Exciting opportunities and work experiences

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

    Q12c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives

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

    Q12d. 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

    Q12e. Networking opportunities

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

    Q12f. Work-life balance

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

    Q12g. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)

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

    Q12h. 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

    Q12i. Job security

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

    Q12j. Pension plan

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

    Q12k. Health and dental care plans

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

    Q12l. Career development and advancement opportunities

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

    Q12m. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion

    1. Very important
    2. Fairly important
    3. Somewhat important
    4. Slightly important
    5. Not at all important
    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.

    Q13a. Gaining work experience in my field of study

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

    Q13b. Exciting opportunities and work experiences

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

    Q13c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives

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

    Q13d. Job location

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

    Q13e. Networking opportunities

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

    Q13f. Work-life balance

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

    Q13g. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)

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

    Q13h. Salary

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

    Q13i. Job security

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

    Q13j. Pension plan

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

    Q13k. Health and dental care plans

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

    Q13l. Career development and advancement opportunities

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

    Q13m. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion

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

    Q13n. Other

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

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

  • Pay

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

    Q14a. 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.

    Q14b. 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.

    Q15. For which department or agency are you currently working? (Select only one)

    Select one of the following options:

    • 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)
    • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
    • Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
    • Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS)
    • 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 (Elections)
    • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
    • Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)
    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
    • Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Health Canada (HC)
    • Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
    • Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)
    • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
    • Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC)
    • Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • International Joint Commission (IJC)
    • Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
    • 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 for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada (FJA)
    • Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (OCL)
    • Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG)
    • 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 (PrairiesCan)
    • Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)
    • Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
    • 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):

    Q16. 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 that fits you:

    • 1 student work term [proceed to Q17]
    • 2 student work terms [proceed to Q17]
    • 3 student work terms [proceed to Q17]
    • 4 student work terms [proceed to Q17]
    • 5 or more student work terms [skip to Q18]

    Q17. 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 that fits you:

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

    Q18. Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement?

    • Working on-site at a Government of Canada location all of the time
    • Teleworking all of the time
    • Hybrid (i.e. any combination of telework and on-site work)

    Q19. In which province or territory are you currently working?

    • 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

    Q20. 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 select only one.)

    Select one of the following options:

    • 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

    Q21. 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

    Q22. From the list below, please select the field of study that most closely matches your current field of study. (Select only one)

    • 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

    Q23. What is your first official language?

    • English
    • French

    Q24. 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

    Q25. 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

    Q26. 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.

    • Yes [proceed to Q27]
    • No [skip to Q28]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q28]

    Q27. You indicated that you are a person with a disability. If you wish to provide further details, please only identify disabilities that have lasted or are expected to last 6 months or more, for the purposes of this survey.

    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.

    (Select all that apply)

    • 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

    Q28. 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 Q29]
    • No [skip to Q30]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q30]

    Q29. You indicated that you identify as an Indigenous person. If you wish to provide further details, please select 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

    Q30. Which racial group(s) do you identify with?

    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 29, please skip question 30 and answer question 29 instead.

    (Select all that apply)

    • 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

    Q31. Which ethnic origin(s) do you identify with?

    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 29, please skip question 31 and answer question 29 instead.

    (Select all that apply)

    • 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

    Q32. 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 Q33]
    • No [skip to Q34]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q34]

    Q33. You indicated that you identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. If you wish to provide further details, please select 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

    Q34. 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 in this questionnaire, or if the options listed in this questionnaire do not accurately reflect your identity, you may self-identify using the open text box below. Otherwise, press the Next page button to go to the next question.

    Please do not provide any additional personal identifiers about yourself or others in your response.

    Specify how you self-identify (there is a limit of 50 characters):

    If you selected “Yes” to being a person with a disability at question 26 and/or “Yes” to identifying as an Indigenous person at question 28, please answer the following questions:

    Q35. Did you participate in the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities in 2024?

    • Yes (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity) [proceed to Q36]
    • Yes (Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities) [proceed to Q36]
    • Yes, for both (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity and Employment Opportunities for Students with Disabilities) [proceed to Q36]
    • No [skip to Q40]

    The following questions relate to the answer you provided in question 35.

    Q36. How did you hear about the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities? (Select all that apply)

    • Family or friends
    • During a Government of Canada presentation/event (on campus or virtual)
    • Government of Canada webpage (FSWEP, GCJobs)
    • Department or agency’s intranet or website
    • Educational institution
    • GC platform and tools (GCconnex, GCcollab, GCxchange, GCpedia, GCwiki)
    • Manager
    • Student Association
    • Public Service Commission email
    • LinkedIn
    • X (formerly Twitter)
    • 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.

    Q37. 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

    Q38. Which of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities events did you enjoy the most? (Select all that apply)

    • ISEO Summer Welcome Event (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Mentorship Session: Navigate your career path effectively – June (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Mentorship Session: Navigate your career path effectively – July (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Sharing Circle (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • Workshop: Gateways to Employment After Graduation (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • ISEO Summer Closing Event (Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)
    • EOSD Summer Welcome Event (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Information Session: GC Passport & Lending Library (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Mentorship Session: Speed Matching (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Information Session: Infinity Network (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • EOSD Summer Closing Event (Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)
    • Not applicable

    Q39. What would you like to see as part of the 2025 programming for the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity or the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities? (Select all that apply)

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

    Q40. On which of the following survey themes you would like to provide comments or suggestions? (Select all that apply)

    • Recruitment [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [a]]
    • Onboarding and orientation [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [b]]
    • Work experience [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [c]]
    • Accommodations [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [d]]
    • Workplace well-being [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [e]]
    • Employment in the federal public service [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [f]]
    • Pay [proceed to Q40 (page 2), display [g]]
    • None of the above [skip to Q41]

    [a] Please provide comments or suggestions on your recruitment experience.
    Please 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.
    Please 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.
    Please 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.
    Please 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 workplace well-being.
    Please 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 employment in the federal public service.
    Please 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 pay experience.
    Please do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.
    There is a limit of 700 characters.

    Q41. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding your student work experience in the federal public service.
    Please 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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