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2025 Student Experience Survey Questionnaire

  • Recruitment

    Q1. Through which program/process did you get your current student job?

    • Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
    • Post-Secondary CO-OP / Internship Program (CO-OP)
    • Research Affiliate Program (RAP)
    • 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. My job provided me with insight into the ethical standards of 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

    Q7q. My team demonstrated a strong commitment to the federal public service’s shared values. 

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

    Q7r. 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

    Q7s. 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 student job?

    • Yes [proceed to Q9b]
    • No [skip to Q9g]

    Q9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?

    • Yes [skip to Q9d]
    • No [proceed to Q9c]

    Q9c. Why were no measures taken to accommodate your needs? 

    • My accommodation measures request was approved but was not put in place.
    • I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation measures request (not yet approved or denied).
    • My accommodation measures request was denied.
    • Other. Please specify here (there is a limit of 50 characters.):

    Q9d. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?

    • The accommodation measures fully eliminated the barriers I faced in the workplace.
    • The accommodation measures eliminated some of the barriers I faced in the workplace.
    • The accommodation measures did not eliminate the barriers I faced in the workplace. Please specify here (There is a limit of 50 characters.):

    Q9e. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented?

    • 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.

    Q9f. 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.

    Q9g. 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 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

    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 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

    Q11b. 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

    Q11c. I felt a strong sense of belonging within my 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

    Q11d. I felt a strong sense of belonging within 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

    Q11e. 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

    Q11f. 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

    Q11g. 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

    Q11h. 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

    Q12a. From the following options, select the most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education.

    1. Gaining work experience in my field of study
    2. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
    3. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
    4. Job location
    5. Work-life balance
    6. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
    7. Salary
    8. Job security
    9. Pension plan
    10. Health and dental care plans
    11. Career development and advancement opportunities
    12. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
    13. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)
    14. A sense of belonging within my team
    15. Other. Please specify the most important factor here (There is a limit of 50 characters.):

    Q12b. From the following options, select the second most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education.

    1. Gaining work experience in my field of study
    2. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
    3. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
    4. Job location
    5. Work-life balance
    6. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
    7. Salary
    8. Job security
    9. Pension plan
    10. Health and dental care plans
    11. Career development and advancement opportunities
    12. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
    13. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)
    14. A sense of belonging within my team
    15. Other. Please specify the second most important factor here (There is a limit of 50 characters.):

    Q 12c. From the following options, select the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education.

    1. Gaining work experience in my field of study
    2. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
    3. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
    4. Job location
    5. Work-life balance
    6. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
    7. Salary
    8. Job security
    9. Pension plan
    10. Health and dental care plans
    11. Career development and advancement opportunities
    12. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
    13. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)
    14. A sense of belonging within my team
    15. Other. Please specify the third most important factor 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.

    Q13a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?

    • Not at all [skip to Q14]
    • To a small extent [proceed to Q13b]
    • To a moderate extent [proceed to Q13b]
    • To a large extent [proceed to Q13b]
    • To a very large extent [proceed to Q13b]
    • Don’t know [skip to Q14]
    • Not applicable [skip to Q14]

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

    Q13b. 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.

    Q14. For which department or agency are you currently working?

    • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    • Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
    • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    • Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
    • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    • Canadian Heritage (PCH)
    • Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
    • 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)
    • Correctional Service Canada (CSC)
    • Courts Administration Service (CAS)
    • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
    • Department of Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Department of Justice Canada (JUS)
    • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
    • 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)
    • Military Grievances External Review Committee (MGERC)
    • National Defence (DND)
    • National Research Council Canada (NRC)
    • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
    • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
    • Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (elections)
    • Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada (PSIC)
    • Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG)
    • Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
    • Parks Canada (PC)
    • Patented Medicine Prices Review Board 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):

    Q15. 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 Q16a]
    • 2 student work terms [proceed to Q16b]
    • 3 student work terms [proceed to Q16c]
    • 4 student work terms [proceed to Q16d]
    • 5 or more student work terms [skip to Q17]

    Q16. Including your current student work term, please provide the total number of student work terms you have worked in the federal public service.

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

    Q17. 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)

    Q18. 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

    Q19. What is the main type of work you were doing in your department or agency? (Select the option that best describes your job.):

    • 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
    • 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

    Q20. 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

    Q21. 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

    Q22. What is your first official language?

    • English
    • French

    Q23. 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

    Q24. What is your gender?

    Gender refers to a social and personal identity and may be different than a person’s biological sex.

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

    Q25a. Are you a person with a disability?

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

    • Yes [Display Q25b and proceed to Q25c]
    • No [skip to Q26a]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q26a]

    Q25b. For the purposes of this questionnaire, please only identify disabilities that have lasted or are expected to last six months or more.

    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 or communication 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.
    • Flexibility disability: affects ability to move joints, to bend and to reach for things.
    • Dexterity disability: affects ability to perform fine motor tasks, especially with your hands.
    • Mental health-related disability: affects psychology or behaviour, such as anxiety, depression or social or compulsive disorder, or phobia or psychiatric illness.
    • Sensory or environmental disability: affects sensitivity to lights, sounds, smells or other elements in one’s environment, including allergens.
    • Chronic health condition: affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease, colitis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis.
    • Pain-related disability: affects ability to function on a regular or episodic basis due to pain.
    • Cognitive disability: affects ability to carry out tasks involving executive functioning, such as planning and organization.
    • Learning disability: affects the way a person receives, understands and uses information, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and other learning disabilities.
    • Memory disability: affects a person’s ability to remember information.
    • Developmental disability (also known as 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

    25d. How did you hear about the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program?

    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 of 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

    Q26a. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

    For the purposes of this questionnaire, the term “Indigenous” refers only to First Nations, Inuit or Métis Peoples.

    If you identify as a member of an Indigenous community that is not First Nations, Inuit or Métis, please skip this question.

    Based on this definition, do you identify as an Indigenous person?

    • Yes [Display Q26 b and proceed to Q26c]
    • No [skip to Q27]
    • Prefer not to say [skip to Q27]

    Q26b. You indicated that you identify as an Indigenous person. 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

    Q26c. Were you aware of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity program available in 2025?

    • Yes [Proceed to Q26d]
    • No [skip to Q27]

    Q26d. How did you hear about the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity program?

    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 of 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

    Q27. 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 groups.

    If you identify solely as belonging to the Indigenous groups specified in questions 26a and 26b, please skip this question.

    • Black
    • East Asian (for example, Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
    • Southeast Asian (for example, Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese)
    • Latin American (for example, Brazilian, Guatemalan, Mexican)
    • Arab (for example, Lebanese, Saudi Arabian, Syrian)
    • South Asian (for example, East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
    • West Asian (for example, Afghan, Iranian, Turkish)
    • White
    • Another identity. Optional to specify (There is a limit of 50 characters.):
    • Prefer not to specify

    Q28. Which ethnic or cultural origin(s) do you identify with?

    Ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of a person’s ancestors. People who identify with similar ethnic origins (ethnic groups) tend to have a shared understanding of their ancestry or historical past, often with identifiable geographic, cultural, linguistic and/or religious characteristics.

    If you identify solely as belonging to the Indigenous groups specified in questions 26a and 26b, please skip this question. 

    Select all that apply:

    • Southern Africa (for example, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, South Africa)
    • Western Africa (for example, Benin, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria)
    • Northern Africa (for example, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco)
    • Eastern Africa (for example, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania)
    • Central Africa (for example, Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon)
    • Africa – not otherwise specified
    • Southern Asia (for example, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
    • Western Asia and the Middle East (for example, Bahrain, Iran, Turkey, United Arab Emirates)
    • Eastern Asia (for example, China, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea)
    • South-eastern Asia (for example, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Viet Nam)
    • Central Asia (for example, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan)
    • Asia – not otherwise specified
    • Southern Europe (for example, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia)
    • Western Europe (for example, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland)
    • Northern Europe (for example, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, United Kingdom)
    • Eastern Europe (for example, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine)
    • Europe – not otherwise specified
    • South America (for example, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Venezuela)
    • North America (for example, Canada, the United States)
    • Central America (for example, Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua)
    • Caribbean (for example, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago)
    • South America, Central America or Caribbean – not otherwise specified
    • North America – not otherwise specified
    • Oceania (for example, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Polynesia)
    • Oceania – not otherwise specified
    • Buddhist
    • Christian
    • Hindu
    • Jewish
    • Muslim
    • Sikh
    • Another identity. Optional to specify (There is a limit of 50 characters.):
    • I don’t know
    • Prefer not to specify

    Q29. Which religion(s) or belief system(s) do you identify with?

    Religion or belief system identity refers to a person’s connection or affiliation with any religious denomination, group, body, or other religiously defined community or other system of belief – even if you are not currently a practicing member. Religion or belief system identity is not limited to formal membership in an organization or group. 

    • Buddhism
    • Christianity
    • Hinduism
    • Indigenous spiritual tradition
    • Islam
    • Judaism
    • Sikhism
    • Secular belief system (for example, Agnosticism, Atheism, Humanism) 
    • Another identity. Optional to specify (There is a limit of 50 characters.):
    • I don’t know
    • Prefer not to specify

    2SLGBTQIA+ identities and sexual orientation

    The following two questions are about sexual orientation and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.

    Q30a. What is your sexual orientation?

    Sexual orientation refers to how a person describes their sexuality. 

    Select all that apply:

    • Lesbian
    • Gay
    • Bisexual
    • Asexual
    • Pansexual
    • Heterosexual
    • Another sexual orientation. Optional to specify (There is a limit of 50 characters.):
    • Prefer not to specify

    Q30b. Do you identify with any of the following groups?

    Select all that apply:

    • Two-Spirit
    • Transgender
    • Queer
    • Questioning
    • Intersex
    • Another identity. Optional to specify (There is a limit of 50 characters.):
    • Prefer not to specify

    Q31. Open description of identity

    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 describe how you self-identify in the text box.

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

    Please do not include sensitive personal information in this text box, such as medical history, names of individuals or accounts of workplace issues.

    Please provide comments or suggestions based on your experiences in the following areas:

    Q32a. Recruitment (There is a limit of 700 characters.):

    Q32b. Onboarding and orientation (There is a limit of 700 characters.):

    Q32c. Work experience (There is a limit of 700 characters):

    Q32d. Accommodations (There is a limit of 700 characters):

    Q32e. Workplace well-being (There is a limit of 700 characters):

    Q32f. Employment in the federal public service (There is a limit of 700 characters):

    Q32g. Pay (There is a limit of 700 characters):

    Please do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.

    Q33. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding your student work experience in the federal public service (There is a limit of 700 characters).

    Please do not include any sensitive, confidential, or personal information about yourself or any other individual.

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