2025 Student Experience Survey Results for the Public Service (PS) by Question 30b. Do you identify with any of the following groups?

The results of the 2025 Student Experience 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

Question 2a. 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. It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 7 64 7 0 21 0 0 71 21 14
2025 Transgender 10 47 16 20 6 0 2 58 26 51
2025 Queer 12 53 13 13 5 1 2 68 19 289
2025 Questioning 19 52 19 2 2 2 2 75 5 42
2025 Intersex 12 47 18 12 12 0 0 59 24 17
2025 Another identity 22 53 14 5 2 2 2 79 7 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 23 48 12 11 3 1 2 74 14 1023

Question 2b. 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. The application process was clear and easy to understand.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 21 36 14 7 14 0 7 62 23 14
2025 Transgender 31 31 10 10 8 0 10 70 20 51
2025 Queer 38 40 6 8 4 0 5 81 12 288
2025 Questioning 38 40 5 5 0 2 10 89 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 18 12 0 12 0 0 76 12 17
2025 Another identity 47 38 6 7 1 1 1 87 8 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 40 42 8 6 2 0 2 84 8 1020

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

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 21 21 21 21 14 0 0 43 36 14
2025 Transgender 22 33 14 8 14 2 8 61 24 51
2025 Queer 26 31 9 18 9 0 7 61 29 289
2025 Questioning 24 36 17 14 5 0 5 63 20 42
2025 Intersex 29 35 18 6 12 0 0 65 18 17
2025 Another identity 28 40 15 9 3 0 5 72 13 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 30 37 11 13 5 0 2 69 19 1023

Question 3a. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 79 7 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 14
2025 Transgender 55 18 20 2 6 0 0 73 8 51
2025 Queer 56 20 10 7 5 0 1 77 12 289
2025 Questioning 71 12 7 2 2 0 5 88 5 42
2025 Intersex 76 12 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 17
2025 Another identity 57 16 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 63 18 8 5 3 0 2 83 9 1021

Question 3b. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Job location
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 21 36 21 14 0 0 7 62 15 14
2025 Transgender 37 33 12 10 6 0 2 72 16 51
2025 Queer 45 28 11 9 5 0 2 75 14 289
2025 Questioning 43 38 7 7 2 0 2 83 10 42
2025 Intersex 35 41 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 17
2025 Another identity 48 27 14 5 7 0 0 75 11 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 41 33 14 7 4 0 0 74 11 1021

Question 3c. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 21 14 0 0 14 0 83 0 14
2025 Transgender 51 22 12 8 8 0 0 73 16 51
2025 Queer 49 27 14 5 4 1 1 77 9 288
2025 Questioning 55 31 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 42
2025 Intersex 59 24 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 66 16 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 51 28 12 6 2 0 0 79 9 1022

Question 3d. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Timing of the job offer
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 21 14 14 0 0 7 69 15 14
2025 Transgender 65 25 4 4 0 0 2 92 4 51
2025 Queer 54 30 9 4 2 0 1 86 6 289
2025 Questioning 52 29 12 5 0 2 0 83 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2025 Another identity 50 33 11 5 0 2 0 84 5 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 52 30 11 4 2 1 1 83 5 1023

Question 3e. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Salary
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2025 Transgender 22 25 31 14 6 2 0 48 20 51
2025 Queer 26 33 24 12 3 1 2 60 15 288
2025 Questioning 24 38 26 7 2 0 2 63 10 42
2025 Intersex 56 25 0 13 6 0 0 81 19 16
2025 Another identity 25 33 23 12 7 0 0 58 19 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 26 33 24 11 6 0 0 59 16 1021

Question 3f. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? No other job offers at the time
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 14 14 14 14 14 29 0 40 40 14
2025 Transgender 22 14 10 10 22 2 22 46 41 51
2025 Queer 19 13 15 13 17 3 21 41 40 289
2025 Questioning 7 10 21 21 17 10 14 22 50 42
2025 Intersex 24 24 6 0 41 6 0 50 44 17
2025 Another identity 14 12 17 13 26 5 12 32 48 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 14 15 15 15 19 4 17 38 43 1023

Question 3g. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Recommendations from other students working in the federal public service
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 7 21 14 7 14 14 21 44 33 14
2025 Transgender 6 12 8 12 22 10 31 30 57 51
2025 Queer 8 12 12 11 22 5 31 31 51 288
2025 Questioning 5 14 21 10 29 7 14 24 48 42
2025 Intersex 12 12 35 6 18 6 12 29 29 17
2025 Another identity 8 21 13 12 23 5 18 38 45 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 14 19 14 11 18 3 20 43 38 1021

Question 3h. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, Internship, etc.)
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 29 7 21 0 7 0 36 56 11 14
2025 Transgender 24 10 4 0 33 0 29 47 47 51
2025 Queer 23 13 11 5 23 2 23 48 37 288
2025 Questioning 24 26 12 2 5 5 26 72 10 42
2025 Intersex 24 24 18 18 6 0 12 53 27 17
2025 Another identity 20 14 15 6 24 6 16 43 38 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 26 18 12 8 15 3 18 56 28 1021

Question 3i. How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? Working in the official language of my choice
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 21 7 0 7 0 7 85 8 14
2025 Transgender 24 12 8 18 25 2 12 41 50 51
2025 Queer 27 21 18 13 16 2 4 50 31 289
2025 Questioning 31 19 10 7 31 0 2 51 39 42
2025 Intersex 29 29 24 6 6 0 6 63 13 17
2025 Another identity 37 27 17 6 7 2 5 69 13 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 38 24 14 9 11 1 3 65 21 1021

Question 4c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 44 28 22 3 0 0 3 74 3 32
2025 Queer 52 27 10 7 2 0 1 80 10 164
2025 Questioning 52 24 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2025 Another identity 53 35 8 5 0 0 0 88 5 66
2025 Prefer not to specify 58 28 8 4 1 0 1 87 5 571

Question 4d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between the initial job offer and the start date
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 34 25 13 19 9 0 0 59 28 32
2025 Queer 42 23 13 16 5 0 1 65 22 164
2025 Questioning 57 29 5 0 10 0 0 86 10 21
2025 Another identity 56 17 14 11 2 0 2 74 12 66
2025 Prefer not to specify 46 25 14 10 5 1 1 71 15 572

Question 4e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The amount of information I was provided about the job prior to accepting the position
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 25 41 19 13 3 0 0 66 16 32
2025 Queer 26 38 14 16 4 1 1 65 21 164
2025 Questioning 24 48 10 14 5 0 0 71 19 21
2025 Another identity 38 42 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 66
2025 Prefer not to specify 35 38 14 10 3 0 0 73 13 568

Question 4f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The extent to which the interviewer made me feel at ease during the interview
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 32
2025 Queer 78 15 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 164
2025 Questioning 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 21
2025 Another identity 74 18 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 66
2025 Prefer not to specify 73 19 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 570

Question 4g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. Overall, I was satisfied with the way in which the interview process was conducted.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 56 41 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 32
2025 Queer 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 164
2025 Questioning 57 29 5 10 0 0 0 86 10 21
2025 Another identity 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 66
2025 Prefer not to specify 68 25 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 570
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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.

Question 5b. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 88 3 3 3 0 3 0 94 3 33
2025 Queer 83 11 2 3 0 1 0 95 3 168
2025 Questioning 73 23 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 22
2025 Another identity 82 12 1 3 1 0 0 94 4 67
2025 Prefer not to specify 80 14 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 588

Question 5c. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 73 18 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 33
2025 Queer 77 15 5 1 1 0 1 93 2 168
2025 Questioning 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 22
2025 Another identity 79 16 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 67
2025 Prefer not to specify 76 17 4 2 1 0 0 93 3 587

Question 5d. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Being provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my work when I started my student job
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 55 27 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 33
2025 Queer 57 27 4 9 3 0 1 85 12 170
2025 Questioning 64 23 5 9 0 0 0 86 9 22
2025 Another identity 73 23 1 1 1 0 0 96 3 71
2025 Prefer not to specify 65 23 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 600

Question 5e. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. Having access to my department’s/agency’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure necessary to do my work when I first started my student job (e.g., access to systems, networks, software)
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 34 34 6 16 9 0 0 69 25 32
2025 Queer 39 32 2 19 6 0 2 72 26 170
2025 Questioning 59 23 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 22
2025 Another identity 52 30 7 10 1 0 0 82 11 71
2025 Prefer not to specify 49 30 8 9 3 1 1 81 12 599

Question 5f. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 36 33 9 15 3 0 3 72 19 33
2025 Queer 39 42 10 6 2 1 1 82 8 170
2025 Questioning 27 45 9 9 0 5 5 80 10 22
2025 Another identity 64 21 3 7 4 0 0 86 11 70
2025 Prefer not to specify 54 30 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 598

Question 5g. Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. The overall orientation I received about my organization
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 36 30 12 12 6 0 3 69 19 33
2025 Queer 40 34 14 8 2 1 2 76 10 170
2025 Questioning 36 41 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 22
2025 Another identity 52 25 14 4 1 0 3 80 6 71
2025 Prefer not to specify 53 30 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 598

Question 6. Did your manager or supervisor make you aware of orientation or student events offered by your organization or other organizations?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 43 0 0 14
2025 Transgender 63 20 10 8 51
2025 Queer 62 26 7 5 289
2025 Questioning 57 26 14 2 42
2025 Intersex 65 18 12 6 17
2025 Another identity 68 14 12 6 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 67 19 10 4 1024
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Work experience

Question 7a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2025 Transgender 59 27 4 6 4 0 0 86 10 51
2025 Queer 67 26 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 289
2025 Questioning 50 45 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 29 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2025 Another identity 74 22 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 70 23 2 4 1 0 0 93 5 1022

Question 7b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was made to feel part of the team.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 21 7 7 14 0 0 71 21 14
2025 Transgender 76 18 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 51
2025 Queer 72 19 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 289
2025 Questioning 74 21 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 42
2025 Intersex 65 18 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2025 Another identity 79 12 6 2 1 0 0 92 3 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 75 17 3 3 2 0 0 92 4 1021

Question 7c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 0 14 7 0 0 79 21 14
2025 Transgender 76 14 6 2 0 2 0 92 2 51
2025 Queer 67 21 7 3 0 0 0 89 4 289
2025 Questioning 64 29 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 29 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 69 22 6 2 1 0 1 91 3 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 68 22 5 2 1 0 1 91 3 1023

Question 7d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 21 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2025 Transgender 76 16 2 2 2 2 0 94 4 51
2025 Queer 75 18 2 2 1 0 1 94 4 289
2025 Questioning 64 29 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 42
2025 Intersex 71 18 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 75 16 4 4 1 0 1 92 5 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 79 15 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 1022

Question 7e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I attended regularly scheduled staff or team meetings.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 71 14 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2025 Transgender 76 10 0 2 4 0 8 93 7 50
2025 Queer 76 9 3 1 3 0 8 92 5 288
2025 Questioning 71 14 5 2 2 0 5 90 5 42
2025 Intersex 47 24 6 6 12 0 6 75 19 17
2025 Another identity 71 12 5 2 2 1 7 91 4 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 73 12 5 3 1 1 6 91 5 1021

Question 7f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 21 14 0 7 0 0 79 7 14
2025 Transgender 63 22 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 51
2025 Queer 57 30 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 288
2025 Questioning 71 19 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 42
2025 Intersex 65 12 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2025 Another identity 64 24 2 4 3 2 1 91 7 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 62 26 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 1019

Question 7g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team's goals.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2025 Transgender 80 14 4 0 2 0 0 94 2 51
2025 Queer 65 27 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 289
2025 Questioning 57 31 2 7 0 2 0 90 7 42
2025 Intersex 59 12 6 6 18 0 0 71 24 17
2025 Another identity 69 22 5 2 1 2 0 92 3 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 69 25 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1021

Question 7h. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I felt my work made a contribution to my work unit.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 36 50 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2025 Transgender 75 22 2 2 0 0 0 96 2 51
2025 Queer 60 31 5 2 2 0 0 91 4 288
2025 Questioning 60 24 7 7 2 0 0 83 10 42
2025 Intersex 65 18 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 17
2025 Another identity 64 32 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 67 26 3 2 1 0 0 93 4 1023

Question 7i. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 14 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2025 Transgender 84 10 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 51
2025 Queer 69 19 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 288
2025 Questioning 57 26 12 2 2 0 0 83 5 42
2025 Intersex 65 18 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 17
2025 Another identity 65 23 10 0 0 1 0 90 0 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 66 22 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 1021

Question 7j. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 14
2025 Transgender 71 8 10 0 0 2 10 89 0 51
2025 Queer 70 9 9 3 1 1 7 86 4 289
2025 Questioning 60 12 17 2 2 0 7 77 5 42
2025 Intersex 65 12 12 0 0 0 12 87 0 17
2025 Another identity 75 13 7 1 1 0 3 90 2 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 71 13 8 1 1 1 6 90 2 1021

Question 7k. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 14
2025 Transgender 86 4 4 0 0 0 6 96 0 51
2025 Queer 88 5 2 2 0 0 3 96 2 288
2025 Questioning 86 7 5 0 0 0 2 95 0 42
2025 Intersex 76 18 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 17
2025 Another identity 85 10 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 85 9 2 1 0 0 2 96 2 1022

Question 7l. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was given meaningful work.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 64 14 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 14
2025 Transgender 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 50
2025 Queer 49 30 9 8 3 1 0 80 11 289
2025 Questioning 50 29 7 10 2 2 0 80 12 42
2025 Intersex 47 24 12 0 18 0 0 71 18 17
2025 Another identity 59 22 9 4 5 1 0 82 8 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 57 28 8 4 2 0 0 85 6 1023

Question 7m. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my interests.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 64 21 0 0 14 0 0 86 14 14
2025 Transgender 59 24 10 6 0 0 2 84 6 51
2025 Queer 43 34 9 10 4 0 1 77 14 289
2025 Questioning 40 33 17 5 2 0 2 76 7 42
2025 Intersex 53 24 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2025 Another identity 55 21 14 8 1 0 0 77 9 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 52 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 1017

Question 7n. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my skills.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 21 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2025 Transgender 60 36 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 50
2025 Queer 53 38 4 2 2 0 0 91 4 289
2025 Questioning 57 33 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 42
2025 Intersex 65 18 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 17
2025 Another identity 56 30 7 5 2 0 1 87 7 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 59 30 7 3 1 0 0 88 4 1020

Question 7o. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job was a good fit with my field of study.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 21 7 7 7 0 7 77 15 14
2025 Transgender 47 29 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 51
2025 Queer 44 29 8 11 7 1 1 74 18 289
2025 Questioning 62 14 10 10 5 0 0 76 14 42
2025 Intersex 65 6 6 6 18 0 0 71 24 17
2025 Another identity 42 31 9 12 3 0 2 75 15 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 49 26 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 1024

Question 7p. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My job provided me with insight into the ethical standards of the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 0 0 7 14 0 92 8 14
2025 Transgender 63 24 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 51
2025 Queer 53 34 8 1 1 2 1 89 3 289
2025 Questioning 40 38 7 2 2 10 0 87 5 42
2025 Intersex 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 55 37 4 3 0 2 0 93 3 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 59 28 8 2 1 1 1 88 3 1020

Question 7q. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My team demonstrated a strong commitment to the federal public service’s shared values.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 64 14 0 0 7 7 7 92 8 14
2025 Transgender 61 25 6 4 2 2 0 88 6 51
2025 Queer 59 27 5 3 2 3 1 90 5 288
2025 Questioning 64 19 7 0 0 10 0 92 0 42
2025 Intersex 65 24 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 68 25 0 3 1 3 0 96 4 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 66 24 6 1 1 2 0 91 3 1019

Question 7r. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Overall, I had a positive work experience.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 64 7 21 0 7 0 0 71 7 14
2025 Transgender 76 16 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 51
2025 Queer 70 23 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 289
2025 Questioning 64 31 2 0 2 0 0 95 2 42
2025 Intersex 59 18 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2025 Another identity 77 16 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 76 18 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1021

Question 7s. Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was…
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 14 7 57 0 14 7 0 62 38 14
2025 Transgender 0 10 82 6 0 2 0 84 16 51
2025 Queer 3 21 71 4 0 1 1 72 28 289
2025 Questioning 2 19 69 7 0 0 2 71 29 42
2025 Intersex 6 6 71 6 6 6 0 75 25 17
2025 Another identity 1 17 79 2 1 0 1 79 21 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 3 12 77 4 2 1 1 78 22 1022

Question 8a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There was a clear work plan in place for my student work term.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 54 0 8 15 15 0 8 58 33 13
2025 Transgender 40 28 10 8 6 4 4 74 15 50
2025 Queer 26 37 11 15 7 2 2 65 23 286
2025 Questioning 29 29 12 17 7 5 0 62 26 41
2025 Intersex 29 41 6 12 12 0 0 71 24 17
2025 Another identity 44 28 8 11 5 2 2 75 17 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 36 33 11 10 5 1 3 72 16 1022

Question 8b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 21 7 7 14 0 7 69 23 14
2025 Transgender 45 27 4 6 4 4 10 84 11 51
2025 Queer 30 34 10 7 3 6 10 76 12 288
2025 Questioning 26 36 7 2 2 10 17 84 6 42
2025 Intersex 47 18 6 18 6 0 6 69 25 17
2025 Another identity 37 31 9 8 2 3 9 78 12 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 37 31 13 5 3 3 8 76 9 1021

Question 8c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 7 0 29 21 0 0 50 50 14
2025 Transgender 59 22 16 2 2 0 0 80 4 51
2025 Queer 44 29 10 10 6 0 1 74 16 289
2025 Questioning 33 43 12 5 7 0 0 76 12 42
2025 Intersex 59 29 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 17
2025 Another identity 50 29 11 7 2 0 1 79 9 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 47 31 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 1018

Question 8d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My colleagues helped me learn more about the job.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 46 31 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 13
2025 Transgender 72 20 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 50
2025 Queer 69 23 3 3 1 0 1 93 4 288
2025 Questioning 69 19 7 0 0 2 2 93 0 42
2025 Intersex 59 24 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2025 Another identity 70 19 7 1 1 1 2 91 2 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 72 21 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1020

Question 8e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was provided with informative feedback about my work.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 29 7 0 21 0 0 71 21 14
2025 Transgender 67 22 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 51
2025 Queer 55 28 8 5 2 0 1 85 8 289
2025 Questioning 43 45 2 5 2 2 0 90 7 42
2025 Intersex 59 18 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 17
2025 Another identity 64 22 5 8 1 0 1 87 9 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 59 27 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 1021

Question 8f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 21 14 14 0 0 0 71 14 14
2025 Transgender 71 20 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 51
2025 Queer 64 30 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 289
2025 Questioning 69 24 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 42
2025 Intersex 71 18 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2025 Another identity 65 29 3 2 0 0 1 95 2 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 66 27 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 1021

Question 8g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I gained an understanding of how government works.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2025 Transgender 38 38 8 2 8 2 4 81 11 50
2025 Queer 45 37 8 5 2 1 1 84 8 289
2025 Questioning 26 50 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 42
2025 Intersex 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2025 Another identity 50 36 6 7 1 0 1 87 8 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 53 33 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 1018
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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 (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.

Question 9a. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your student job?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 36 64 14
2025 Transgender 20 80 51
2025 Queer 15 85 287
2025 Questioning 7 93 42
2025 Intersex 24 76 17
2025 Another identity 22 78 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 16 84 1018

Question 9b. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 80 20 10
2025 Queer 71 29 42
2025 Another identity 83 17 23
2025 Prefer not to specify 75 25 157

Question 9c. Why were no measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 17 0 0 58 25 12
2025 Prefer not to specify 3 15 3 38 43 40

Question 9d. Did the accommodation measures that were put in place eliminate the barriers you faced in the workplace?
Survey year Demographic 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.
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 43 57 0 30
2025 Another identity 84 16 0 19
2025 Prefer not to specify 73 26 2 117

Question 9e. How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented?

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 75 18 7 0 0 28
2025 Another identity 95 5 0 0 0 19
2025 Prefer not to specify 86 10 1 2 2 115

Question 9f. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 52 34 10 0 0 0 3 89 0 29
2025 Another identity 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 19
2025 Prefer not to specify 74 19 3 1 0 0 3 96 1 117

Question 9g. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 61 20 7 2 2 2 5 87 5 41
2025 Queer 61 23 4 5 3 2 2 87 9 247
2025 Questioning 67 23 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 39
2025 Another identity 67 13 8 1 1 2 6 88 3 83
2025 Prefer not to specify 63 17 5 3 2 2 8 89 6 863
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Workplace well-being

Question 10a. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 14 7 0 21 0 0 71 21 14
2025 Transgender 80 16 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 51
2025 Queer 66 25 3 4 1 0 1 92 5 288
2025 Questioning 76 17 2 2 2 0 0 93 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 18 0 6 6 6 6 87 13 17
2025 Another identity 73 17 6 3 1 0 1 91 4 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 70 18 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 1021

Question 10b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I was satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 71 7 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 14
2025 Transgender 59 27 8 0 2 0 4 90 2 51
2025 Queer 56 27 7 3 2 1 4 88 5 289
2025 Questioning 69 17 5 2 0 2 5 92 3 42
2025 Intersex 59 24 6 0 6 0 6 88 6 17
2025 Another identity 64 25 4 0 3 2 3 93 3 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 66 20 5 2 1 1 5 91 4 1023

Question 10c. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 7 0 21 21 0 0 57 43 14
2025 Transgender 47 18 8 16 8 4 0 67 24 51
2025 Queer 42 23 10 15 8 2 1 67 23 289
2025 Questioning 43 29 12 7 7 2 0 73 15 42
2025 Intersex 53 6 6 12 12 6 6 67 27 17
2025 Another identity 56 21 10 6 3 4 0 81 9 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 51 22 11 8 4 1 4 77 12 1016

Question 10d. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 0 7 7 0 7 85 15 14
2025 Transgender 63 14 10 4 4 2 4 81 8 51
2025 Queer 54 22 13 3 2 1 5 80 6 288
2025 Questioning 60 17 12 0 2 5 5 84 3 42
2025 Intersex 59 18 12 0 6 0 6 81 6 17
2025 Another identity 67 11 10 0 2 5 5 87 2 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 58 19 10 2 2 1 7 85 4 1021

Question 10e. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. My immediate supervisor was understanding when a conflict occurred between my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 71 21 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 14
2025 Transgender 67 10 0 0 2 0 22 98 3 51
2025 Queer 63 14 3 2 1 0 18 93 3 288
2025 Questioning 76 10 5 0 0 0 10 95 0 41
2025 Intersex 59 12 0 0 12 6 12 86 14 17
2025 Another identity 59 13 8 1 1 1 16 88 2 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 64 14 4 1 1 1 15 92 3 1017
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Employment in the federal public service

Question 11a. 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. I felt that my current student job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 7 14 14 14 0 0 57 29 14
2025 Transgender 48 24 6 10 8 4 0 75 19 50
2025 Queer 40 35 10 7 3 4 1 78 11 288
2025 Questioning 36 40 12 0 2 10 0 84 3 42
2025 Intersex 47 12 29 0 12 0 0 59 12 17
2025 Another identity 49 30 13 3 2 3 1 82 5 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 46 34 10 4 2 2 1 83 7 1022

Question 11b. 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. I felt that my current student job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 14 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 14
2025 Transgender 67 24 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 51
2025 Queer 61 29 6 2 1 0 1 91 4 288
2025 Questioning 62 29 5 0 0 5 0 95 0 42
2025 Intersex 59 24 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2025 Another identity 67 24 4 3 1 0 1 92 4 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 64 28 4 2 1 1 0 93 3 1020

Question 11c. 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. I felt a strong sense of belonging within my team.

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 7 7 29 7 0 0 57 36 14
2025 Transgender 73 20 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 51
2025 Queer 52 28 9 7 3 0 1 80 10 289
2025 Questioning 45 33 10 10 2 0 0 79 12 42
2025 Intersex 53 24 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 17
2025 Another identity 62 26 6 4 1 0 1 90 5 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 59 28 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1021

Question 11d. 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. I felt a strong sense of belonging within my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 7 14 14 21 0 0 50 36 14
2025 Transgender 35 41 10 6 6 2 0 78 12 51
2025 Queer 27 39 15 14 3 1 1 67 18 288
2025 Questioning 29 46 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 41
2025 Intersex 59 12 6 18 6 0 0 71 24 17
2025 Another identity 45 37 9 5 2 1 1 84 7 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 43 33 14 5 3 1 0 77 9 1020

Question 11e. 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. I would seek another student job in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 43 29 14 0 0 0 14 83 0 14
2025 Transgender 69 8 8 2 2 4 8 87 4 51
2025 Queer 68 12 7 3 2 2 5 87 6 289
2025 Questioning 62 17 5 5 2 5 5 87 8 42
2025 Intersex 53 12 18 6 0 6 6 73 7 17
2025 Another identity 66 20 4 3 1 1 6 92 4 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 61 20 7 3 2 4 3 88 5 1019

Question 11f. 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. I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies.

Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 71 7 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 14
2025 Transgender 53 20 12 4 4 6 2 79 9 51
2025 Queer 51 25 9 6 5 3 1 80 11 289
2025 Questioning 57 12 14 10 2 5 0 73 13 42
2025 Intersex 65 24 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2025 Another identity 55 23 8 6 1 5 2 84 7 107
2025 Prefer not to specify 55 22 10 4 3 5 1 82 8 1022

Question 11g. 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. I would seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 71 21 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2025 Transgender 65 22 4 4 4 2 0 88 8 51
2025 Queer 51 23 11 5 3 6 1 79 9 289
2025 Questioning 60 21 10 2 2 5 0 85 5 42
2025 Intersex 59 29 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 17
2025 Another identity 62 18 8 4 1 6 1 86 5 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 55 25 9 4 2 6 0 84 6 1020

Question 11h. 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. I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 50 29 7 7 0 7 0 85 8 14
2025 Transgender 63 24 6 4 0 4 0 90 4 51
2025 Queer 57 26 9 5 1 1 0 85 7 289
2025 Questioning 52 29 17 0 2 0 0 81 2 42
2025 Intersex 53 29 0 12 6 0 0 82 18 17
2025 Another identity 64 25 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 104
2025 Prefer not to specify 59 26 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 1020

Question 12a. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Gaining work experience in my field of study
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 16 16 10 21
2025 Queer 19 12 5 105
2025 Questioning 32 10 8 20
2025 Another identity 28 13 7 51
2025 Prefer not to specify 31 12 6 501

Question 12b. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Exciting opportunities and work experiences
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 27 8 14 25
2025 Queer 25 10 13 139
2025 Questioning 17 12 10 16
2025 Another identity 24 16 8 50
2025 Prefer not to specify 20 18 9 489

Question 12c. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Ability to make a difference in people's lives
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 6 4 10 10
2025 Queer 10 7 7 71
2025 Questioning 15 14 3 13
2025 Another identity 4 1 9 14
2025 Prefer not to specify 9 6 8 230

Question 12d. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job location
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 3 5 7 46
2025 Another identity 6 12 8 26
2025 Prefer not to specify 3 7 9 191

Question 12e. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Work-life balance
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 10 10 8 14
2025 Queer 7 11 13 89
2025 Another identity 9 15 8 34
2025 Prefer not to specify 9 11 12 326

Question 12f. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Leave provisions (e.g., vacation, sick leave)
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Prefer not to specify 0 0 2 30

Question 12g. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Salary
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 6 12 18 18
2025 Queer 5 20 15 115
2025 Questioning 2 24 20 19
2025 Another identity 8 14 20 43
2025 Prefer not to specify 7 15 15 363

Question 12h. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Job security
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 16 14 4 17
2025 Queer 12 7 9 81
2025 Questioning 7 14 10 13
2025 Another identity 7 13 7 27
2025 Prefer not to specify 6 7 9 222

Question 12i. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Pension plan
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Prefer not to specify 0 1 2 25

Question 12j. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Health and dental care plans
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 1 2 3 18
2025 Prefer not to specify 1 0 2 31

Question 12k. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Career development and advancement opportunities
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 12 9 10 88
2025 Questioning 17 2 10 12
2025 Another identity 10 6 12 29
2025 Prefer not to specify 10 11 11 326

Question 12l. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A workplace that supports diversity and inclusion
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 6 8 10 12
2025 Queer 1 5 4 31
2025 Prefer not to specify 1 2 2 45

Question 12m. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. Flexibility (e.g., order of tasks, work methods, and choice of tools, etc.)

Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 2 4 5 30
2025 Another identity 3 1 7 11
2025 Prefer not to specify 1 4 7 115

Question 12n. (Derived) From the following options, select the most important factor, the second most important factor and the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. A sense of belonging within my team
Survey year Demographic Most important
(%)		 Second most important
(%)		 Third most important
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 0 5 6 32
2025 Another identity 1 3 9 13
2025 Prefer not to specify 2 5 8 146
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Pay

Question 13a. To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Two-Spirit 57 0 0 7 0 21 14 89 11 14
2025 Transgender 49 20 8 4 0 18 2 61 39 51
2025 Queer 44 19 13 3 2 16 3 54 46 289
2025 Questioning 45 21 14 2 2 12 2 53 47 42
2025 Intersex 53 18 6 0 0 24 0 69 31 17
2025 Another identity 49 20 7 3 2 15 5 61 39 106
2025 Prefer not to specify 46 19 9 4 3 16 3 56 44 1024

Question 13b. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. 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.
Survey year Demographic 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
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 25 25 25 19 6 0 0 50 25 16
2025 Queer 24 31 13 18 9 1 4 58 28 108
2025 Questioning 35 24 6 24 6 6 0 63 31 17
2025 Another identity 27 21 18 6 9 3 15 59 19 33
2025 Prefer not to specify 24 35 14 12 8 3 4 64 21 360
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General information

Question 25c. Were you aware of the Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities program available in 2025?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Transgender 26 74 23
2025 Queer 22 78 93
2025 Questioning 38 62 13
2025 Another identity 71 29 14
2025 Prefer not to specify 28 72 133

Question 26c. Were you aware of the Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity program available in 2025?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2025 Queer 56 44 18
2025 Another identity 40 60 10
2025 Prefer not to specify 42 58 60
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