Question number concordance with past surveys
| Student Experience Survey Questions | Question Number | ||||
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| 2026 SES |
2025 SES |
2024 SES |
2023 SES |
2022 SES |
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| Through which program/process did you get your current student job? | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the application process for your current student job. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| It was easy to get information about the student employment program/process. | 2a | 2a | 2a | 2a | 2a |
| The application process was clear and easy to understand. | 2b | 2b | 2b | 2b | 2b |
| I was provided with sufficient information about the job prior to applying for the position. | 2c | 2c | 2c | 2c | 2c |
| How important were each of the following reasons in choosing to accept your current student job? | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Gaining work experience in my field of study | 3a | 3a | 3a | 3a | 3a |
| Job location | 3b | 3b | 3b | 3b | 3b |
| Establishing contacts and networking opportunities for future work in the federal public service | 3c | 3c | 3c | 3c | 3c |
| Timing of the job offer | 3d | 3d | 3d | 3d | 3d |
| Salary | 3e | 3e | 3e | 3e | 3e |
| Educational requirement (e.g., CO-OP, internship, etc.) | 3f | 3h | 3h | 3h | 3h |
| Working in the official language of my choice | 3g | 3i | 3i | 3i | 3j |
| Was this your first student work term with your current team or work unit? | 4a | 4a | 4a | 4a | 4a |
| Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your recruitment experience. The length of time between first being contacted about the job and the interview | 4b | 4c | 4c | 4c | 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 the initial job offer and start date | 4c | 4d | 4d | 4d | 4d |
| 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 | 4d | 4e | 4e | 4e | 4e |
| 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. | 4e | 4g | 4g | 4g | 4g |
| Please indicate the extent to which you are satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your onboarding and orientation experience. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| The welcome I received from my supervisor/manager | 5a | 5b | 5b | 5b | 5b |
| The welcome I received from my colleagues in my work unit | 5b | 5c | 5c | 5c | 5c |
| 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) | 5c | 5e | 5e | 5e | 5e |
| The overall orientation I received about the work I would be doing | 5d | 5f | 5f | 5f | 5f |
| The overall orientation I received about my organization | 5e | 5g | 5g | 5g | 5g |
| Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Throughout my student job, I was provided with the necessary materials and equipment to do my job. | 6a | 7a | 7a | 7a | 7a |
| I was made to feel part of the team. | 6b | 7b | 7b | 7b | 7b |
| The people I worked with valued my ideas and opinions. | 6c | 7c | 7c | 7c | 7c |
| My supervisor/manager was available for meetings or consultations. | 6d | 7d | 7d | 7d | 7d |
| I was included in staff or team meetings relevant to my work.Footnote * | 6e | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Lines of authority and reporting relationships were made clear to me. | 6f | 7f | 7f | 7f | 7f |
| I knew how my work contributed to the achievement of my team’s goals. | 6g | 7g | 7g | 7g | 7g |
| I was encouraged to take initiative in my work. | 6h | 7i | 7i | 7i | 7i |
| I was encouraged to work in the official language of my choice. | 6i | 7j | 7j | 7j | 7j |
| The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, were available in the official language of my choice. | 6j | 7k | 7k | 7k | Not Applicable |
| I was given meaningful work. | 6k | 7l | 7l | 7l | 7k |
| My job was a good fit with my interests. | 6l | 7m | 7m | 7m | 7l |
| My job was a good fit with my skills. | 6m | 7n | 7n | 7n | 7m |
| My job was a good fit with my field of study. | 6n | 7o | 7o | 7o | 7n |
| My job provided me with insight into the ethical standards of the federal public service. | 6o | 7p | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| My team demonstrated a strong commitment to the federal public service’s shared values. | 6p | 7q | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Overall, I had a positive work experience. | 6q | 7r | 7p | 7p | 7o |
| Overall, the amount of work that I was assigned was… (Far too little/Far too much) | 6r | 7s | 7q | 7q | 7p |
| Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| My supervisor/manager provided a clear work plan for my student work term.Footnote * | 7a | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| My student work term generally followed the structure of the work plan.Footnote * | 7b | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| My daily tasks and duties were clearly defined for me. | 7c | 8c | 8c | 8c | 8c |
| My colleagues helped me learn more about the job. | 7d | 8d | 8d | 8d | 8d |
| I was provided with informative feedback about my work. | 7e | 8e | 8e | 8e | 8e |
| I gained an overall understanding of the work done in my department or agency. | 7f | 8f | 8f | 8f | 8f |
| I gained an understanding of how government works. | 7g | 8g | 8g | 8g | 8g |
| Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs during your student job? | 8a | 9a | 9a | 9a | 9a |
| Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs? | 8b | 9b | 9b | 9b | 9b |
| How long did it take for your accommodation measures to be fully implemented? | 8c | 9e | 9d | 9d | 9d |
| I was satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs. | 8d | 9f | 9e | 9e | 9e |
| I would have felt comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor. | 8e | 9g | 9f | 9f | Not Applicable |
| Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety. | 9a | 10a | 10a | 11a | 11a |
| I was satisfied with the measures my department or agency has taken to protect my physical health and safety. | 9b | 10b | 10b | 11b | 11b |
| I would have felt comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health. | 9c | 10c | 10c | 11c | Not Applicable |
| My immediate supervisor supported my mental health and well-being during my student job. | 9d | 10d | 10d | 11d | 11c |
| I had support at work to balance my work and personal life.Footnote * | 9e | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 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. | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| I felt that my current job provided me with contacts and networks that will assist me in finding future employment. | 10a | 11a | 11a | 12a | 12a |
| I felt that my current job provided me with valuable skills needed for future employment. | 10b | 11b | 11b | 12b | 12b |
| I felt a strong sense of belonging within my department or agency. | 10c | 11d | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| I would seek another student job in the federal public service. | 10d | 11e | 11c | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| I would seek a job in my department or agency after I complete my studies. | 10e | 11f | 11d | 12c | 12c |
| I would seek a career in the federal public service. | 10f | 11g | 11e | 12d | 12d |
| I would recommend to other students that they seek a career in the federal public service. | 10g | 11h | 11f | 12e | 12e |
| From the following options, select the most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. | 11a | 12a | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| From the following options, select the second most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. | 11b | 12b | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| From the following options, select the third most important factor in choosing your future employment after completing your education. | 11c | 12c | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| To what extent has your pay been affected by the issues with the Phoenix pay system? | 12a | 13a | 14a | 14a | 14a |
| I was satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay issues. | 12b | 13b | 14b | 14b | 14b |
| For which department or agency are you currently working? | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Including your current student work term, how many student work terms have you completed within your current department or agency? | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Including your current student work term, how many student work terms have you completed within the federal public service? | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Which of the following best describes your current work arrangement? | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10a | Not Applicable |
| In which province or territory are you currently working? | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| What is the main type of work you were doing in your department or agency? | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| What is your current level of education? | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| From the list below, please select the field of study that most closely matches your current field of study. | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| What is your first official language? | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| What is your age group? | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | Not Applicable |
| What is your gender? | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Are you a person with a disability? | 24a | 25a | 26 | 25 | 26 |
| For the purposes of this survey, please only identify disabilities that have lasted or are expected to last six months or more. | 24b | 25b | 27 | 26 | 27 |
| Are you aware of the Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities program available in 2026 (formerly Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)?Footnote ** | 24c | 25c | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| How did you hear about the Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities program (formerly Employment Opportunity for Students with Disabilities)?Footnote ** | 24d | 25d | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Do you identify as an Indigenous Person? | 25a | 26a | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| You indicated that you identify as an Indigenous person. Select all that apply. | 25b | 26b | 29 | 28 | 29 |
| Are you aware of the Career Pathways for Indigenous Students program available in 2026 (formerly Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)?Footnote ** | 25c | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| How did you hear about the Career Pathways for Indigenous Students program (formerly Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity)?Footnote ** | 25d | 26d | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Which racial group(s) do you identify with? | 26 | 27 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Which ethnic or cultural origin(s) do you identify with?Footnote * | 27 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Which religion(s) or belief system(s) do you identify with? | 28 | 29 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| What is your sexual orientation? | 29a | 30a | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Do you identify with any of the following groups? | 29b | 30b | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Please provide comments or suggestions based on your experiences in the following areas: | 30 | 32 | 40 | 39 | Not Applicable |
| Recruitment | 30a | 32a | 40a | 39a | Not Applicable |
| Onboarding and orientation | 30b | 32b | 40b | 39b | Not Applicable |
| Work experience | 30c | 32c | 40c | 39c | Not Applicable |
| Accommodations | 30d | 32d | 40d | 39d | Not Applicable |
| Workplace well-being | 30e | 32e | 40e | 39f | Not Applicable |
| Employment in the federal public service | 30f | 32f | 40f | 39g | Not Applicable |
| Pay | 30g | 32g | 40g | 39h | Not Applicable |
| Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding your student work experience in the federal public service. | 31 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 40 |