2022 Student Exit Survey Results for the Public Service (PS)

The results of the 2022 Student Exit Survey are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. The results have been grouped by summing the responses to the two most positive or two least negative answers and summing the responses to the two least positive or two most negative answers in the response scale. These grouped responses, Most positive/Least negative answers and Least positive/Most negative answers, are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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Recruitment

2a. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 29 44 11 10 2 1 2 76 13 76 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 29 43 11 10 2 1 3 76 13 76 5771
2020 Public Service (PS) 31 41 10 10 3 1 4 76 13 76 4268
2019 Public Service (PS) 25 42 13 13 3 1 3 70 17 70 5927
2018 Public Service (PS) 24 42 13 14 3 1 3 69 18 69 6475

2b. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 44 38 7 7 2 0 3 84 9 84 6308
2021 Public Service (PS) 43 38 7 7 2 0 4 85 8 85 5768
2020 Public Service (PS) 43 37 7 6 2 0 5 84 8 84 4250
2019 Public Service (PS) 37 40 8 10 3 0 3 79 13 79 5906
2018 Public Service (PS) 36 39 8 10 3 0 3 78 13 78 6458

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 27 35 12 16 6 0 3 65 23 65 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 28 34 12 15 7 0 4 65 23 65 5766
2020 Public Service (PS) 32 34 11 12 6 0 4 69 19 69 4259
2019 Public Service (PS) 22 32 13 20 10 0 3 56 31 56 5924
2018 Public Service (PS) 22 33 13 18 10 0 3 57 30 57 6474

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 62 16 8 6 5 0 2 80 11 80 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 62 16 9 5 5 0 3 81 11 81 5770
2020 Public Service (PS) 63 16 9 5 5 0 2 81 9 81 4265
2019 Public Service (PS) 66 18 7 3 4 0 2 86 7 86 5945
2018 Public Service (PS) 62 19 7 4 5 0 3 84 9 84 6477

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? b. Job location
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 27 17 8 5 0 4 69 13 69 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 33 27 17 9 8 0 7 64 18 64 5764
2020 Public Service (PS) 34 30 20 9 5 0 2 65 14 65 4253
2019 Public Service (PS) 38 39 13 5 4 0 0 77 10 77 5924
2018 Public Service (PS) 38 39 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 77 6461

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? c. Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 51 25 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 77 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 49 25 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 76 5752
2020 Public Service (PS) 51 26 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 78 4267
2019 Public Service (PS) 53 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 6 84 5928
2018 Public Service (PS) 54 30 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 85 6469

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? d. Timing of the job offer
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 29 13 6 3 1 1 77 10 77 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 45 30 14 6 4 1 2 77 9 77 5762
2020 Public Service (PS) 43 31 15 6 3 1 2 75 9 75 4268
2019 Public Service (PS) 49 32 13 3 3 0 2 82 5 82 5927
2018 Public Service (PS) 47 33 13 3 3 0 1 81 6 81 6470

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? e. Salary
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 29 30 22 12 6 0 1 59 18 59 6287
2021 Public Service (PS) 25 29 24 13 6 0 1 55 20 55 5754
2020 Public Service (PS) 24 31 25 13 6 0 1 56 19 56 4254
2019 Public Service (PS) 31 41 18 6 4 0 1 72 10 72 5919
2018 Public Service (PS) 28 41 19 6 5 0 1 70 11 70 6447

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? f. No other job offers at the time
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 9 10 13 14 25 3 27 27 56 27 6250
2021 Public Service (PS) 10 10 13 14 23 3 27 29 52 29 5725
2020 Public Service (PS) 10 10 15 14 24 3 24 28 52 28 4223
2019 Public Service (PS) 10 15 22 8 19 1 23 34 37 34 5834
2018 Public Service (PS) 10 16 23 9 19 1 22 33 37 33 6373

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? g. Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 12 13 14 13 17 3 28 37 43 37 6254
2021 Public Service (PS) 11 15 15 12 17 3 27 37 42 37 5728
2020 Public Service (PS) 12 18 16 12 17 2 23 40 38 40 4250
2019 Public Service (PS) 12 21 20 7 13 2 23 45 28 45 5915
2018 Public Service (PS) 12 22 21 7 14 1 23 45 28 45 6451

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? h. Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.)
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 24 13 11 8 16 2 27 53 33 53 6282
2021 Public Service (PS) 24 14 10 7 16 2 27 53 33 53 5753
2020 Public Service (PS) 24 16 11 7 17 2 25 54 32 54 4261
2019 Public Service (PS) 24 18 14 4 14 1 25 57 24 57 5930
2018 Public Service (PS) 22 17 15 4 15 1 26 53 26 53 6468

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? i. Opportunity to telework
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 34 16 11 8 13 2 16 61 25 61 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 29 16 11 9 16 3 16 55 31 55 5746

3. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? j. Working in the official language of my choice
Survey year Organization Very important
(%)		 Fairly important
(%)		 Somewhat important
(%)		 Slightly important
(%)		 Not at all important
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 20 12 10 12 1 6 64 23 64 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 35 21 13 10 13 1 7 61 26 61 5770

4c. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 57 26 9 5 2 0 1 84 7 84 4398
2021 Public Service (PS) 59 24 8 5 2 1 1 85 7 85 4003
2020 Public Service (PS) 60 24 7 5 1 0 3 86 6 86 2305
2019 Public Service (PS) 52 27 6 6 2 0 6 84 9 84 5947
2018 Public Service (PS) 50 28 8 7 2 0 6 82 10 82 6480

4d. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 23 10 13 7 0 1 70 20 70 4395
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 24 9 12 6 0 1 72 18 72 4000
2020 Public Service (PS) 46 25 11 12 4 0 2 72 17 72 2304
2019 Public Service (PS) 45 25 8 14 6 0 2 71 20 71 5936

4e. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 32 35 14 15 4 67 19 67 4391
2021 Public Service (PS) 33 35 13 15 4 0 0 67 19 67 3997
2020 Public Service (PS) 35 36 14 11 3 0 0 72 14 72 2303
2019 Public Service (PS) 25 35 14 19 6 0 1 61 25 61 5934
2018 Public Service (PS) 27 34 13 19 5 0 2 62 24 62 6475

4f. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 75 18 5 1 1 94 2 94 4397
2021 Public Service (PS) 74 20 4 1 0 0 1 94 2 94 4002
2020 Public Service (PS) 73 20 4 1 0 0 1 94 1 94 2303
2019 Public Service (PS) 63 22 6 2 0 0 6 91 2 91 5928
2018 Public Service (PS) 64 22 6 2 1 0 6 91 3 91 6470

4g. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 28 3 2 0 95 2 95 4397
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 28 3 2 0 0 1 95 2 95 4002
2020 Public Service (PS) 67 27 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 96 2308
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Onboarding and orientation

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. b. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager (either virtually or in person).
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 80 14 3 2 1 95 2 95 4454
2021 Public Service (PS) 79 16 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 95 4068
2020 Public Service (PS) 77 17 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 95 2340
2019 Public Service (PS) 72 19 4 3 1 0 1 91 5 91 5925
2018 Public Service (PS) 74 17 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 92 6456

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. c. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit (either virtually or in person).
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 76 17 4 2 0 94 2 94 4455
2021 Public Service (PS) 74 18 4 2 1 0 0 93 2 93 4065
2020 Public Service (PS) 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 3 91 2336
2019 Public Service (PS) 69 21 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 91 5922
2018 Public Service (PS) 71 20 5 2 1 0 1 91 4 91 6464

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. d. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 59 25 4 8 3 84 11 84 4547
2021 Public Service (PS) 56 25 5 9 4 0 0 82 13 82 4157
2020 Public Service (PS) 53 27 6 9 3 0 1 81 12 81 2439

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. e. Having access to my department's/agency's Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g., access to systems, networks, software).
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 46 26 8 13 6 0 1 73 19 73 4543
2021 Public Service (PS) 43 28 8 13 7 0 1 72 20 72 4145
2020 Public Service (PS) 44 28 9 12 6 0 1 73 17 73 2434

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. f. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing.

Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 33 8 8 2 82 10 82 4549
2021 Public Service (PS) 47 34 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 80 4153
2020 Public Service (PS) 45 34 9 9 3 0 0 79 11 79 2438
2019 Public Service (PS) 37 33 12 12 5 0 1 71 17 71 5933
2018 Public Service (PS) 36 34 12 12 5 0 1 70 17 70 6464

5. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. g. The overall orientation I received about my organization.
Survey year Organization Very satisfied
(%)		 Somewhat satisfied
(%)		 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
(%)		 Somewhat dissatisfied
(%)		 Very dissatisfied
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 50 33 9 5 2 84 7 84 4549
2021 Public Service (PS) 47 35 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 82 4156
2020 Public Service (PS) 48 33 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 82 2442
2019 Public Service (PS) 39 34 13 9 3 0 2 74 13 74 5936
2018 Public Service (PS) 38 35 13 8 4 0 1 74 12 74 6475
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Work experience

6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 71 16 10 4 6307
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 17 9 4 3965
2020 Public Service (PS) 66 19 8 7 4271

7a. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 70 22 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 93 6310
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 92 5779
2020 Public Service (PS) 65 25 4 5 2 0 0 90 6 90 4267

7b. I was generally made to feel part of the team.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 76 18 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 6308
2021 Public Service (PS) 75 18 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 5779
2020 Public Service (PS) 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 4265
2019 Public Service (PS) 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 5932
2018 Public Service (PS) 73 19 3 3 1 0 0 92 5 92 6467

7c. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 71 19 5 2 1 1 1 92 3 92 6296
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 20 5 3 1 1 1 91 3 91 5767

7d. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 79 15 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 6293
2021 Public Service (PS) 78 16 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 5771
2020 Public Service (PS) 78 15 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 94 4253
2019 Public Service (PS) 72 20 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 5931
2018 Public Service (PS) 71 20 4 3 1 0 0 91 5 91 6454

7e. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 77 11 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 93 6301
2021 Public Service (PS) 77 11 3 2 2 0 5 93 4 93 5764
2020 Public Service (PS) 75 13 4 2 2 0 4 92 5 92 4260
2019 Public Service (PS) 67 17 5 4 3 0 5 88 7 88 5935
2018 Public Service (PS) 64 17 5 4 4 0 5 86 9 86 6468

7f. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 64 24 5 4 1 1 1 89 5 89 6300
2021 Public Service (PS) 62 25 5 5 1 1 1 89 6 89 5766
2020 Public Service (PS) 61 25 6 5 2 0 1 87 7 87 4255
2019 Public Service (PS) 53 29 8 7 2 1 1 83 9 83 5924
2018 Public Service (PS) 52 30 8 7 2 0 0 83 10 83 6464

7g. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 70 22 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 5774
2020 Public Service (PS) 64 24 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 89 4257

7h. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 66 24 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 5778
2020 Public Service (PS) 61 26 6 4 2 0 0 88 5 88 4261
2019 Public Service (PS) 57 30 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 87 5932
2018 Public Service (PS) 59 28 6 4 2 0 0 87 6 87 6466

7i. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 66 24 6 2 1 0 0 90 3 90 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 24 7 3 1 0 0 90 4 90 5777
2020 Public Service (PS) 62 26 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 89 4270
2019 Public Service (PS) 57 25 10 4 2 0 0 83 7 83 5936
2018 Public Service (PS) 58 24 9 5 3 0 1 83 8 83 6468

7j. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 73 11 6 1 1 1 7 91 2 91 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 12 8 2 1 1 7 89 3 89 5776

7k. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 58 28 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 86 6298
2021 Public Service (PS) 57 27 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 85 5767
2020 Public Service (PS) 55 29 8 5 2 0 0 85 8 85 4267
2019 Public Service (PS) 51 28 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 79 5938
2018 Public Service (PS) 51 28 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 79 6466

7l. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 49 30 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 79 6296
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 30 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 78 5768
2020 Public Service (PS) 46 31 13 7 3 0 0 77 10 77 4265
2019 Public Service (PS) 41 30 14 10 6 0 0 71 15 71 5928
2018 Public Service (PS) 42 28 14 9 5 0 0 71 15 71 6449

7m. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 57 30 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 87 6294
2021 Public Service (PS) 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 86 5757
2020 Public Service (PS) 52 32 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 84 4254
2019 Public Service (PS) 47 31 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 79 5911
2018 Public Service (PS) 48 31 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 79 6449

7n. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 24 11 9 6 0 2 73 15 73 6299
2021 Public Service (PS) 46 25 11 9 6 0 2 74 16 74 5772
2020 Public Service (PS) 44 27 11 9 6 0 2 73 15 73 4254
2019 Public Service (PS) 41 25 12 10 9 0 1 68 20 68 5922
2018 Public Service (PS) 39 24 14 11 9 0 2 65 21 65 6439

7o. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 72 20 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 93 5769
2020 Public Service (PS) 71 22 4 2 1 0 0 93 4 93 4268
2019 Public Service (PS) 64 26 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 90 5916
2018 Public Service (PS) 64 26 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 90 6444

7p. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year Organization Far too little
(%)		 Too little
(%)		 Sufficient
(%)		 Too much
(%)		 Far too much
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 2 14 78 4 1 1 0 79 21 79 6311
2021 Public Service (PS) 2 15 77 4 1 1 0 78 22 78 5775
2020 Public Service (PS) 3 15 77 3 1 1 1 79 21 79 4271
2019 Public Service (PS) 4 20 70 4 1 1 0 71 29 71 5945
2018 Public Service (PS) 5 19 70 4 1 1 1 71 29 71 6478

8a. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 37 32 10 11 5 1 4 72 17 72 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 36 31 11 12 5 2 3 70 18 70 5778
2020 Public Service (PS) 34 32 12 11 5 2 3 69 18 69 4268
2019 Public Service (PS) 26 32 12 16 9 2 4 61 26 61 5943
2018 Public Service (PS) 26 32 13 16 8 2 3 61 26 61 6472

8b. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 37 30 12 6 3 2 9 76 11 76 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 36 29 13 7 3 2 8 73 12 73 5771
2020 Public Service (PS) 34 31 13 7 3 3 9 73 12 73 4260
2019 Public Service (PS) 26 30 16 9 6 3 11 65 17 65 5920
2018 Public Service (PS) 26 31 16 10 5 3 9 65 17 65 6456

8c. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 31 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 79 6284
2021 Public Service (PS) 46 31 10 9 3 0 1 78 12 78 5758
2020 Public Service (PS) 44 32 10 9 4 0 1 76 13 76 4264
2019 Public Service (PS) 34 33 13 13 6 0 1 68 19 68 5925
2018 Public Service (PS) 35 33 12 13 6 0 1 69 19 69 6453

8d. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 72 21 4 2 1 0 1 93 3 93 6297
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 22 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 92 5769
2020 Public Service (PS) 64 24 5 3 2 0 1 90 5 90 4261
2019 Public Service (PS) 65 25 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 91 5926
2018 Public Service (PS) 66 24 5 3 2 0 1 91 4 91 6462

8e. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 59 26 7 5 2 0 1 86 7 86 6299
2021 Public Service (PS) 57 28 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 85 5768
2020 Public Service (PS) 55 27 8 6 3 0 1 83 9 83 4258
2019 Public Service (PS) 47 30 11 8 3 0 1 78 11 78 5925
2018 Public Service (PS) 46 30 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 77 6458

8f. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 94 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 29 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 94 5772
2020 Public Service (PS) 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 4262
2019 Public Service (PS) 59 32 5 3 1 0 0 92 4 92 5939
2018 Public Service (PS) 57 33 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 90 6458

8g. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 53 33 9 3 1 0 1 86 5 86 6303
2021 Public Service (PS) 51 34 9 4 2 0 1 86 5 86 5773
2020 Public Service (PS) 48 34 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 83 4262
2019 Public Service (PS) 47 37 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 84 5936
2018 Public Service (PS) 44 37 11 5 2 0 1 82 8 82 6467
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Accommodations

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or 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: 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.

9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your summer job?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 15 85 6293
2021 Public Service (PS) 14 86 5768
2020 Public Service (PS) 18 82 4266

9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Organization Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 60 40 935
2021 Public Service (PS) 61 39 809
2020 Public Service (PS) 77 23 751

9c. Have your accommodations been fully put in place and are working properly?
Survey year Organization My accommodation has been fully put in place and working properly
(%)		 My accommodation has been put in place but it is not working properly and/or it does not fully meet my requirements
(%)		 My accommodation has been approved but has not been put in place yet
(%)		 I am still waiting for a decision about my accommodation request (not yet approved or denied)
(%)		 My accommodation request was denied
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 88 8 0 551
2021 Public Service (PS) 91 5 2 1 1 480

9d. How long did it take for your accommodation to be fully put in place and working properly after the request was approved?

Survey year Organization In less than 2 weeks after approval
(%)		 In less than 1 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 2 month after approval
(%)		 In less than 3 month after approval
(%)		 Over 3 months after approval
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 84 13 0 474
2021 Public Service (PS) 83 12 2 1 1 433

9e. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 72 18 4 4 94 2 94 528
2021 Public Service (PS) 72 21 3 2 0 1 2 95 2 95 460
2020 Public Service (PS) 66 24 3 1 0 0 4 95 1 95 578
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Work environment

10b. The Wi-Fi at the location from which I teleworked was sufficient to carry out my day-to-day work activities.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 79 16 3 0 1 96 1 96 4191
2021 Public Service (PS) 72 22 5 1 0 0 1 94 1 94 4257
2020 Public Service (PS) 66 24 8 1 0 0 1 91 2 91 3503

10c. Discussions during virtual meetings were difficult to follow because of video or audio interruptions.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 6 3 10 32 47 81 9 9 4186
2021 Public Service (PS) 5 4 20 35 36 0 1 71 9 9 4250
2020 Public Service (PS) 5 6 26 34 25 0 3 62 11 11 3494

10d. My team members encouraged me to share my ideas and opinions during virtual team meetings.
Survey year Organization Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 47 30 15 4 1 0 2 80 5 80 4188
2021 Public Service (PS) 44 32 16 4 1 0 3 79 5 79 4255
2020 Public Service (PS) 40 29 17 5 2 1 6 75 7 75 3499
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Workplace well-being

11a. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 69 20 5 3 1 1 2 91 4 91 6309
2021 Public Service (PS) 69 20 4 2 1 0 3 92 4 92 5774
2020 Public Service (PS) 70 20 4 2 1 0 1 92 4 92 4258

11b. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 67 19 5 2 1 1 5 91 3 91 6303
2021 Public Service (PS) 76 15 3 1 1 1 4 95 2 95 5766
2020 Public Service (PS) 76 16 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 94 4255

11c. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 69 16 7 2 1 1 4 89 4 89 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 17 8 2 1 1 5 87 4 87 5771
2020 Public Service (PS) 64 18 9 3 2 1 4 86 5 86 4260
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Employment in the federal public service

12a. I feel that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 48 34 10 4 2 1 1 84 6 84 6306
2021 Public Service (PS) 48 35 9 5 2 1 1 85 6 85 5773
2020 Public Service (PS) 46 36 10 5 2 1 0 83 7 83 4270
2019 Public Service (PS) 37 42 11 7 2 1 0 79 9 79 5939
2018 Public Service (PS) 37 40 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 78 6471

12b. I feel that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 64 28 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 92 6305
2021 Public Service (PS) 65 26 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 91 5773
2020 Public Service (PS) 62 28 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 90 4266
2019 Public Service (PS) 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 87 5928

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

Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 50 23 11 6 4 6 1 78 10 78 6300
2021 Public Service (PS) 51 22 10 6 4 6 1 79 10 79 5771
2020 Public Service (PS) 52 22 10 6 4 5 1 79 10 79 4265
2019 Public Service (PS) 42 25 13 9 6 5 1 71 16 71 5933
2018 Public Service (PS) 41 26 13 8 7 4 1 70 16 70 6467

12d. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 54 23 11 4 2 6 0 83 6 83 6295
2021 Public Service (PS) 55 22 10 4 2 6 1 83 7 83 5775
2020 Public Service (PS) 55 23 10 4 2 5 0 82 7 82 4256
2019 Public Service (PS) 48 26 14 5 3 5 0 77 8 77 5915
2018 Public Service (PS) 47 26 13 6 4 4 0 76 10 76 6462

12e. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 60 26 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 88 6304
2021 Public Service (PS) 61 25 9 2 1 2 0 88 3 88 5775
2020 Public Service (PS) 61 26 9 2 1 1 0 88 3 88 4266
2019 Public Service (PS) 52 29 13 3 2 1 0 82 5 82 5939
2018 Public Service (PS) 51 30 12 4 2 1 0 82 6 82 6467

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. a. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 39 10 6 3475
2021 Public Service (PS) 75 17 5 5772

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. b. Innovative and exciting opportunities and experiences
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 16 18 10 2764
2021 Public Service (PS) 70 22 6 5767

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. c. Ability to make a difference in people’s lives
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 10 9 9 1774
2021 Public Service (PS) 61 24 10 5757

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. d. Job location
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 3 7 8 1119
2021 Public Service (PS) 40 32 17 5758

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. e. Ability to telework part-time (living within commuting distance to an office)
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 1 3 4 517
2021 Public Service (PS) 32 23 15 5765

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. f. Ability to telework full-time (living anywhere within Canada and rarely going into an office)
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 7 8 8 1425
2021 Public Service (PS) 32 19 14 5753

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. g. Hours of work
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 2 6 8 971
2021 Public Service (PS) 51 33 11 5762

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. h. Leave provisions (i.e., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 1 2 4 433
2021 Public Service (PS) 49 29 12 5764

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. i. Salary
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 11 21 21 3318
2021 Public Service (PS) 54 33 9 5768

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. j. Job security
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 8 9 10 1699
2021 Public Service (PS) 67 24 6 5758

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. k. Pension and benefits
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 2 5 10 1035
2021 Public Service (PS) 54 26 10 5756

13. From the following list, select the three most important factors in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Indicate which factor you see as the most important, the second most important, and the third most important. l. Other
Survey year Organization Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 1 0 1 172
2021 Public Service (PS) 17 3 2 3335
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Pay

14a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Organization Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 49 17 9 3 3 16 3 61 39 39 6311
2021 Public Service (PS) 53 16 7 3 2 15 3 64 36 36 5777
2020 Public Service (PS) 52 18 8 3 2 14 2 62 38 38 4272
2019 Public Service (PS) 43 23 14 6 5 7 2 47 53 53 5941
2018 Public Service (PS) 42 25 15 7 5 6 1 45 55 55 6475

14b. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues.
Survey year Organization Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Most Positive or Least Negative answers
(%)		 Most Negative or Least Positive answers
(%)		 Affirmative Results
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Public Service (PS) 25 30 13 13 8 3 7 62 23 62 1996
2021 Public Service (PS) 24 31 12 13 8 3 8 62 24 62 1678
2020 Public Service (PS) 26 30 13 12 9 1 9 62 24 62 1371
2019 Public Service (PS) 18 29 13 20 13 2 5 51 35 51 2877
2018 Public Service (PS) 18 28 14 20 14 2 4 49 37 49 3303
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