Nunavut Government Employee Survey 2021

Getting started

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey will collect data from employees who work in Nunavut for the Government of Nunavut and the Government of Canada. Questions will be asked about their experiences in the workplace, including their interest in learning, training and career advancement.

The information will be used to inform the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis, and will also be used by governments and Inuit organizations to find ways to increase Inuit employment in government to levels that are representative of the population, as per Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

Other important information

Authorization and confidentiality

Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Record linkages

To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the reporting burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with information from the Government of Nunavut or Government of Canada employee lists.

Statistics Canada may also combine the information you provide with other survey or administrative data sources.

Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about record linkage:

Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca

Telephone: 1-877-949-9492

Mail: Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention Director, Centre for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

General information

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

1. What was your sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

  • Male
  • Female

2. What is your gender?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents.

Is it:

  • Male
  • Female
  • Or please specify
    • Specify your gender

3. Please verify that all of the information is correct.

Your

  • Sex assigned at birth:
  • Gender:

4. What is your age?

  • 19 years or younger
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 years or older

The next few questions will help determine what questions you will be asked in the rest of the survey.

5. Are you Inuk?

  • Yes
  • No

6. Are you an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement?

i.e., a beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

  • Yes
  • No, I am enrolled under a different land claims agreement
  • No, I am not enrolled under any land claims agreement
  • Don't know

Current employment

7. Do you have more than one paid job or business?

  • Yes
  • No

8. Who is your current (territorial or federal government) employer?

Refer to the government job where you work the most number of hours per week.

  • Government of Nunavut (GN)
    e.g., health, education
  • Nunavut Arctic College
  • Nunavut Housing Corporation
  • Qulliq Energy Corporation
  • Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
  • Nunavut Development Corporation
  • Government of Canada (GoC)
  • I am no longer employed in any of the above government organizations in Nunavut

9. Which of the following would best describe your employment type?

Please refer to the Government of Canada job at which you work the most number of hours per week.

  • Indeterminate (permanent)
  • Term or contract
    Exclude student employment.
  • Casual
    Include student employment.
  • Seasonal
    i.e., work a portion of a year (season) each year

10. Which of the following would best describe your employment type?

Please refer to the Government of Nunavut job at which you work the most number of hours per week.

  • Indeterminate (permanent)
  • Term or contract
  • Substitute teacher
  • Relief worker
  • Casual
  • Seasonal
    i.e., work a portion of a year (season) each year
  • Summer Student Employment Equity Program

11. How long have you been a casual employee?

  • Less than 4 months
  • 4 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

12. How many hours do you usually work per week at your government job?

Please refer to the territorial or federal job at which you work the most number of hours.

  • Less than 10 hours per week
  • 10 hours to less than 20 hours per week
  • 20 hours to less than 30 hours per week
  • 30 hours to less than 37.5 hours per week
  • 37.5 hours or more per week

Housing

13. What is your current housing situation?

  • Staff housing
  • Private rental
  • Home owner
  • Public housing
  • Other
    • Specify the type of housing

14. How did you obtain staff housing?

  • Staff housing was assigned with my job
  • Applied for staff housing
  • Other
    • Specify how you obtained staff housing
  • Don't know

15. How long have you been in staff housing?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more

16. Have you applied for staff housing?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Not eligible for staff housing
  • Don't know

17. How long have you been on the waiting list for staff housing?

  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
  • Don't know
  • Does not apply
    e.g., application for housing was denied, application still in process

Child care responsibilities

18. Are you a parent or guardian of a child under 12 or an older child who requires supervision?

  • Yes
  • No

19. Do you (also) help care for someone else's children?

Include only unpaid care.
e.g., looking after a grandchild or a niece or nephew

  • Yes
  • No

20. In the past 12 months, did you have to take any time off from work to care for a child?

  • Yes
    • Was it unpaid, paid, or both?
      Exclude maternity, parental or adoption leave.
      • Unpaid
      • Paid
      • Both
  • No

21. In the past 12 months, how much unpaid time did you take off from work to care for a child?

Include leave without pay.
If you missed partial hours or days, estimate to the nearest day.

  • Less than 1 day
  • 1 day to 2 days
  • 3 days to 5 days
  • 5 days to 10 days
  • More than 10 days

22. In the past 12 months, did you have to refuse work in order to care for a child?

  • Yes
    • How many times?
      • 1 to 2 times
      • 3 to 5 times
      • More than 5 times
      • Don't know
  • No

23. What is your regular child care arrangement for those children for whom you are a parent or guardian?

Include also any arrangements made for school age children before and after school.
Exclude summer school break.
Select all that apply.

  1. Do not use child care
    OR
  2. I am not responsible for child care arrangements
    OR
  3. Daycare centre or child care centre
  4. Nursery school or preschool
    e.g., Head Start
  5. Before or after school program
  6. Parent or guardian
  7. Relatives
    e.g., grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling
  8. Non-relatives
    e.g., babysitter, friend, neighbour
  9. Other
    • Specify the child care arrangement

24. Overall, do these child care arrangements meet your needs?

  • Yes
  • No

25. What would help you to better meet your child care responsibilities?

  • Please explain (1000 characters available)
    OR
  • No opinion

Relocating for work

26. In which community do you work?

If you work in more than one community, select the community where you usually work the most hours.
Note: If your community is not listed, then select "Other community within Nunavut" or "Outside Nunavut".

  • Arctic Bay
  • Arviat
  • Baker Lake
  • Cambridge Bay
  • Cape Dorset
  • Chesterfield Inlet
  • Clyde River
  • Coral Harbour
  • Gjoa Haven
  • Grise Fiord
  • Hall Beach
  • Igloolik
  • Iqaluit
  • Kimmirut
  • Kugaaruk
  • Kugluktuk
  • Pangnirtung
  • Pond Inlet
  • Qikiqtarjuaq
  • Rankin Inlet
  • Naujaat (Repulse Bay)
  • Resolute
  • Sanikiluaq
  • Taloyoak
  • Whale Cove
  • Other community within Nunavut
  • Outside Nunavut

27. Where do you consider to be your home community?

Please use your own definition of home community.
Note: If your community is not listed, then select "Other community within Nunavut" or "Outside Nunavut".

  • Arctic Bay
  • Arviat
  • Baker Lake
  • Cambridge Bay
  • Cape Dorset
  • Chesterfield Inlet
  • Clyde River
  • Coral Harbour
  • Gjoa Haven
  • Grise Fiord
  • Hall Beach
  • Igloolik
  • Iqaluit
  • Kimmirut
  • Kugaaruk
  • Kugluktuk
  • Pangnirtung
  • Pond Inlet
  • Qikiqtarjuaq
  • Rankin Inlet
  • Naujaat (Repulse Bay)
  • Resolute
  • Sanikiluaq
  • Taloyoak
  • Whale Cove
  • Other community within Nunavut
  • Outside Nunavut

28. Would you prefer to work in your home community if a similar government job was available?

  • Yes
  • No

29. Did you ever have to leave your home community in order to get a government job within Nunavut?

Include your current job.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Does not apply
    e.g., left by choice

30. To what extent would you be open to moving to a different community within Nunavut for another government job?

e.g., for a higher level job

  • Very open to moving
  • Somewhat open to moving
  • Not at all open to moving
  • Don't know

31. To which communities in Nunavut would you be open to moving?

Select all that apply.

  1. Any community
    OR
  2. Arctic Bay
  3. Arviat
  4. Baker Lake
  5. Cambridge Bay
  6. Cape Dorset
  7. Chesterfield Inlet
  8. Clyde River
  9. Coral Harbour
  10. Gjoa Haven
  11. Grise Fiord
  12. Hall Beach
  13. Igloolik
  14. Iqaluit
  15. Kimmirut
  16. Kugaaruk
  17. Kugluktuk
  18. Pangnirtung
  19. Pond Inlet
  20. Qikiqtarjuaq
  21. Rankin Inlet
  22. Naujaat (Repulse Bay)
  23. Resolute
  24. Sanikiluaq
  25. Taloyoak
  26. Whale Cove

32. Which factors would influence your openness to moving for another government job in Nunavut, if one was offered to you?

Select all that apply.

  1. Better pay
  2. Better access to benefits or better benefits
  3. An indeterminate (permanent) job
  4. Childcare supports or availability of childcare
  5. Better elder care supports
  6. Being closer to family
  7. Better opportunities for my children
  8. Availability of staff housing
  9. More learning and training opportunities
  10. Career development and advancement
  11. More flexibility in work schedule
  12. More presence of Inuit culture and language in the workplace

Government employment history

33. Before your current job, did you have a previous job in any level of the government either inside or outside Nunavut?

Include all previous federal, territorial, provincial or municipal government jobs inside or outside Nunavut.

  • Yes
  • No

34. In total, how long have you worked for the government?

Include your current job and all previous government jobs inside and outside Nunavut
Include work probation period.

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years to less than 20 years
  • 20 years or more

35. How long have you been in your current job?

Include work probation period.

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years to less than 20 years
  • 20 years or more

36. How did you find your current job?

  • Contacted employer directly
  • Was offered job by employer without applying
    e.g., internal transfer
  • Word of mouth
    e.g., through co-workers, friends, relatives
  • Advertisements
    e.g., newspapers, community bulletin boards, radio, magazines
  • Social media
    e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
  • Other websites
    e.g., government websites, job search websites
  • Community events
    e.g., trade shows, career fairs
  • Internal posting
  • Contact with employment or economic development agencies
    e.g., Service Canada Centre, Inuit organizations
  • Training programs
    e.g., internships, pre-employment programs
  • School guidance or career counsellor
  • Recruiting firm, human resources specialists
  • Other
    • Specify how you found your current job

Job requirements of your current job

37. Based on the job posting for your current job, do you remember what the requirements were to fill the position?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Does not apply
    e.g., there was no job posting, I did not have access to my job posting

38. In order to get your current job, were any of the following required?

If it was listed as an asset or "nice to have", select "No".

In order to get your current job, were any of the following required?"
Table summary
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  Yes No Don't know
Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy      
Knowledge of Nunavut's environment and land      
Nunavut community experience
Familiarity with people, practices and relationships in a Nunavut community.		      
Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement
Also known as the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.		      
Fluency in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun      
Fluency in English      
Fluency in French      

39. In order to get your current job, what was the highest level of education or equivalency required?

  • University level or equivalent
  • College level or apprenticeship training or equivalent
  • High school or occupation-specific training or equivalent
  • Grade 10
  • Less than Grade 10
  • Don't know

40. In order to get your current job, how many years of experience were required?

  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
  • No specific experience requirement
  • Don't know

Interview for your current job

41. Did you have to do a formal interview in order to get your current job?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

42. During your job interview, to the best of your knowledge, was at least one of the people interviewing you Inuk?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

43. Were you informed in advance that you could be interviewed in the language of your choice?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

44. In what languages were you interviewed?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut
  2. Inuinnaqtun
  3. English
  4. French
  5. Other
    OR
  6. Don't know

45. Was this the language / Were these the languages in which you wanted to be interviewed?

  • Yes
  • No
    • In what languages would you prefer to have been interviewed?
      Select all that apply.
      1. Inuktitut
      2. Inuinnaqtun
      3. English
      4. French
      5. Other
        • Specify what language

46. If you wanted an interpreter or translator during the interview, was one available?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Didn't want or need one
  • Wasn't informed I could have one
  • Don't know

Overall hiring process

47. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Where I work, the process of hiring a person for a job is done fairly.

  • Strongly agree
  • Somewhat agree
  • Neither agree nor disagree
  • Somewhat disagree
  • Strongly disagree
  • Don't know

48. In what way do you believe the process of hiring a person for a job is unfair?

Select all that apply.

  1. Job requirements are too strict
  2. Qualified candidates are screened out
  3. Hiring process is too long or complex
  4. Racial or cultural discrimination
  5. Persons with disabilities are not accommodated
  6. Language of choice is not available in an interview
  7. Hiring process is not objective
    e.g., some people get hired based on who they know
  8. Other
    • Specify how it is unfair

Language fluency

49. What languages can you speak well enough to use at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut
  2. Inuinnaqtun
  3. English
  4. French
  5. Other

50. What languages can you understand well enough to use at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut
  2. Inuinnaqtun
  3. English
  4. French
  5. Other

51. What languages can you read well enough to use at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut- Syllabics
  2. Inuktitut- Roman Orthography
  3. Inuinnaqtun
  4. English
  5. French
  6. Other

52. What languages can you write well enough to use at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut- Syllabics
  2. Inuktitut- Roman Orthography
  3. Inuinnaqtun
  4. English
  5. French
  6. Other

53. Are you interested in learning or improving your fluency in any of the following languages?

Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut
  2. Inuinnaqtun
  3. English
  4. French
    OR
  5. None of the above

Languages used at work

54. How often do you use Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun at work?

If a category does not apply to you or you are not sure, select "does not apply".

How often do you use Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun at work?
Table summary
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  Always or often Sometimes Rarely Never Does not apply
With your supervisor          
With your co-workers          
With the public          
In meetings          
Using email          
Overall          

55. How important is it to you personally to be able to use Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun in your workplace?

  • Very important
  • Somewhat important
  • Not important

56. In what languages do you prefer to work?

Select your languages of choice for work, even if you do not currently work in those languages.
Select all that apply.

  1. Inuktitut
  2. Inuinnaqtun
  3. English
  4. French
  5. Other
    OR
  6. No preference

General perceptions about Inuit Societal Values (ISV) and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) in the workplace

57. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about Inuit Societal Values (ISV) and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) in the workplace?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about Inuit Societal Values (ISV) and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) in the workplace?
Table summary
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  Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
In my workplace, respect for co-workers, positive working relationships and consideration of others is encouraged.
Inuuqatigiitsiarniq: respecting others, relationships and caring for people.		          
In my workplace, I feel welcome and included.
Tunnganarniq: fostering good spirit by being open, welcoming and inclusive.		          
I have the flexibility to be involved in cultural and other activities outside of the workplace during work hours.
Pijitsirniq: serving and providing for family or community, or both.		          
In my workplace, decisions are made through teamwork, cooperation, and consensus.
Aajiiqatigiinniq: decision making through discussion and consensus.		          
In my workplace, I feel supported in developing new job-related skills.
Pilimmaksarniq or Pijariuqsarniq: development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice and effort.		          
In my workplace, we have a shared understanding of our goals and a vision of what we are trying to achieve.
Piliriqatigiinniq or Ikajuqtigiiniq: working together for a common cause.		          
In my workplace, ideas are welcome and we are encouraged to try new ways of doing things.
Qanuqtuurniq: being innovative and resourceful.		          
In my workplace, knowledge of Nunavut's environment and land is valued.
Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq: respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.		          

Your direct supervisor

58. To the best of your knowledge, is the person who supervises you Inuk or non-Inuk?

If you have more than one supervisor, think of the one you have the most contact with.

  • Inuk
  • Non-Inuk
  • Do not have a supervisor
  • Don't know

59. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Table summary
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  Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't Know
My direct supervisor supports me to learn on the job or take training.            
My direct supervisor supports me to identify and achieve career goals.            
My direct supervisor understands Inuit culture and society.            
My direct supervisor supports and promotes Inuit culture in the workplace.            

60. Has your direct supervisor ever encouraged you to apply for a promotion?

For the purpose of this survey, a promotion means a higher level job with more responsibilities, or a move from a casual, relief or substitute teacher position to a term or indeterminate position.

  • Yes
  • No

General perceptions and attitudes about your workplace

61. Thinking about your current job, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the following aspects of your work?

If a category does not apply to you or you are not sure, select "Does not apply".

Thinking about your current job, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the following aspects of your work?
Table summary
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  Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Does not apply
Pay          
Benefits          
Housing allowance          
Availability of staff housing          
Cost of staff housing          
Availability of childcare          
Flexibility to attend to my childcare responsibilities          
Flexibility to attend to my other family and community responsibilities          
Learning and training opportunities          
Support for career development and advancement          
Workload          
Flexibility in work schedule          
Job security
i.e., confidence that you will not lose your job unexpectedly		          
Relationship with supervisor          
Relationships with co-workers          
Rate of staff turnover
i.e., how often employees leave and are replaced		          
Ability to work in my community of choice          
Ability to work in my language of choice          
Number of Inuit in my workplace          
My job overall          

62. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
  Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know
In my workplace, knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy is valued.            
In my workplace, Nunavut community experience is valued.
Nunavut community experience refers to familiarity with people, practices and relationships in a Nunavut community.		            

63. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Table summary
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  Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know
My employer works hard to eliminate discrimination in the workplace            
My employer works hard to eliminate harassment (e.g., bullying) in the workplace            

Interest in a permanent job

64. Are you interested in an indeterminate (permanent) job with any of the following governments in Nunavut?

Select all that apply.

  1. Government of Canada in Nunavut
  2. Government of Nunavut
    Include agencies, boards and corporations.
  3. Hamlet or municipal government
    OR
  4. Not interested in an indeterminate (permanent) position with any government

Employment plans in the next 2 years

65. In the next two years, what are your employment plans?

Select all that apply.

  1. Stay in my current job
  2. Apply for a higher level job with any government within Nunavut
  3. Apply to move from a casual, relief or substitute teacher position to a term or indeterminate position
  4. Pursue a different government job in Nunavut
  5. Pursue a non-government job in Nunavut
  6. Retire
  7. Not planning on working at any job
  8. Take temporary leave to pursue additional education
  9. Take temporary leave for other reasons
    e.g., to provide care for family, maternity leave, parental leave, take my deferred leave
  10. Move away from Nunavut
    OR
  11. Don't know

66. In the next two years, what best describes your employment plans?

  • Stay in my current job
  • Apply for a higher level job with any government within Nunavut
  • Apply to move from a casual, relief or substitute teacher position to a term or indeterminate position
  • Pursue a different government job in Nunavut
  • Pursue a non-government job in Nunavut
  • Retire
  • Not planning on working at any job
  • Take temporary leave to pursue additional education
  • Take temporary leave for other reasons
    e.g., to provide care for family, maternity leave, parental leave, take my deferred leave
  • Move away from Nunavut

Interest in and barriers to career advancement

67. If you were going to apply for a promotion, would you know how to do the following?

For the purpose of this survey, a promotion means a higher level job with more responsibilities, or a move from a casual, relief or substitute teacher position to a term or indeterminate position.

If you were going to apply for a promotion, would you know how to do the following?
Table summary
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  Yes Somewhat No
Go through the hiring process
e.g., find available jobs, go through the application process		      
Write a detailed résumé (CV)      
Write a cover letter      
Do an effective interview as the candidate      

68. Have you received a promotion in the past 2 years?

  • Yes
    • How did you get your most recent promotion?
      • Applied to a job posting, either internal or external
      • Received a direct appointment
      • Received an acting assignment
      • Advanced through a development program
        i.e., promotion progression
      • Other
        • Specify how you got your most recent promotion
  • No

69. Have you applied for a promotion in the past 2 years?

  • Yes
  • No

70. Why have you not applied for a promotion?

Select all that apply.

  1. Received a promotion without applying
  2. I am happy with my current job; not interested in a change right now
  3. Timing has not been right; plan to apply in the future
  4. Too much travel required
  5. Family responsibilities
    e.g., child and elder care
  6. I am concerned that I will experience racial or cultural discrimination
  7. Have not been encouraged by management
  8. No available jobs that match my interests
  9. No available jobs in my community
  10. Can't get required training in my community
  11. Don't meet the educational, experience or equivalency requirements
  12. Don't have adequate technical skills
    e.g., plumbing, accounting, engineering
  13. Don't have adequate language skills
  14. Not interested in the managerial role
  15. Don't want the extra responsibility, workload or inflexibility
  16. Other reasons

71. Last time you applied for a promotion, were you successful in obtaining the job?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Withdrew from application process
  • Don't know
    e.g., application still in progress

72. In relation to the last time you applied for a promotion, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

For the purpose of this survey, a promotion means a higher level job with more responsibilities, or a move from a casual, relief or substitute teacher position to a term or indeterminate position.

In relation to the last time you applied for a promotion, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
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  Agree Disagree Don't know Does not apply
My previous work experience was considered        
The education or equivalency requirements were appropriate
i.e., not inflated or too high		        
The work experience or technical skill requirements were appropriate
i.e., not inflated or too high		        
The language requirements were fair        
The interview questions were relevant and fair        
My language of choice was available in the interview        
A variety of options were offered to me during the testing process
e.g., oral test was an option		        
The hiring process was impartial
e.g., it did not favour a specific candidate		        
The hiring process was free of racial and cultural discrimination        
The hiring process was free of sex and gender discrimination        
I was accommodated due to my disability        
The length of the hiring process was reasonable        
The overall process was fair        

Formal education

73. Did you complete a high school diploma or its equivalent?

Examples of secondary (high) school equivalency certificates are Pathway to Adult Secondary School (PASS), General Educational Development (GED) and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

  • Yes
  • No
    • What is the highest grade of elementary school or high school you have ever completed?
      • Less than grade 10
      • Grade 10
      • Grade 11
      • Grade 12 or grade 13

74. Have you completed any of the following certificates, diplomas or degrees?

Select all that apply.

  1. Registered apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma
    e.g., Municipal Government Certificate from the Nunavut Municipal Training Organization or Nunavut Arctic College, workplace health and safety certificate
  2. Nunavut Sivuniksavut diploma or certificate
  3. College or similar certificate or diploma
    Include Nunavut Arctic College diploma or certificate, other territorial or provincial colleges, RCMP Academy.
    Exclude Nunavut Sivuniksavut
  4. University certificate, diploma or degree
    OR
  5. None of the above

Employer support for formal education

75. In the past 5 years, have you taken any education leave?

  • Yes
    • Was it paid, unpaid or both?
      • Paid
      • Unpaid
      • Both
  • No
    • Why not?
      Select all that apply.
      1. Not interested
      2. Applied but was denied
      3. Other reason
        • Specify the reason
  • Not eligible
    e.g., do not have education leave with my position

76. Are you currently attending school, college or university, either in-person or online?

Include only courses that can be used as credit towards a certificate, diploma or degree.
Exclude courses taken for job-related training (e.g., Canada School of Public Service).

  • Yes
    • Is this during or outside your regular work hours?
      Select all that apply.
      1. During regular work hours
      2. Outside regular work hours
        OR
      3. I don't have regular work hours
  • No

77. Towards what type of certificate, diploma or degree are you currently working?

If you are taking more than one program, refer to the highest certificate, diploma or degree.

  • High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
    e.g., PASS, GED, ABE
  • Registered apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma
    e.g., Municipal Government Certificate from the Nunavut Municipal Training Organization or Nunavut Arctic College, workplace health and safety certificates
  • Nunavut Sivuniksavut diploma or certificate
  • College or similar certificate or diploma
    Include Nunavut Arctic College diploma or certificate, other territorial or provincial colleges, RCMP Academy.
    Exclude Nunavut Sivuniksavut.
  • University certificate, diploma or degree

78. Is the cost of tuition, exam fees, books or other supplies paid for by your government employer?

  • Yes, fully
  • Yes, partially
  • No, not at all
  • Don't know

79. Does your employer pay your salary while you are at school during your regular work hours?

  • Yes, fully
  • Yes, partially
  • No, not at all
  • Don't know

80. Is there a particular type of formal education (schooling) you want to take but have not taken?

  • Yes
    • Would you like to obtain any of the following certificates, diplomas or degrees?
      Select all that apply.
      1. High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
        e.g., PASS, GED, ABE
      2. Registered apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma
        e.g., Municipal Government Certificate from the Nunavut Municipal Training Organization or Nunavut Arctic College, workplace health and safety certificates
      3. Nunavut Sivuniksavut diploma or certificate
      4. College or similar certificate or diploma
        Include Nunavut Arctic College diploma or certificate, other territorial or provincial colleges, RCMP Academy.
        Exclude Nunavut Sivuniksavut.
      5. University certificate, diploma or degree
      6. Other
  • No

Skills and experiences

81. Thinking of all your experiences at work, in school and everyday life, do you have any of the following experience working with others or the public?

Select all that apply.

  1. Speaking to clients, groups or the public
    e.g., storytelling, performing, public speaking, presenting
  2. Participating on a board or in an organization
    e.g., Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, National Inuit Youth Council, Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuqtit Society
  3. Working in a team
    e.g., explaining ideas to others, participating in group discussions, reaching a consensus
  4. Managing, mentoring or leading people
    e.g., Northern Youth Abroad Program mentor, Students on Ice mentor, supervisor or manager
  5. Instructing or teaching
    e.g., leading IQ days, instructing cultural activities and skills, teaching in a classroom
    OR
  6. None of the above so far

82. Thinking of all your experiences at work, in school and everyday life, do you have any of the following experience using reading, writing and numerical skills?

Select all that apply.

  1. Working with numbers
    e.g., household budgets, balancing cash registers, departmental budgets, financial reporting
  2. Communicating through emails or letters
  3. Reading and writing articles, essays, reports, memos or technical documents
  4. Following written instructions, filling in forms and doing data entry
    OR
  5. None of the above so far

83. Thinking of all your experiences at work, in school and everyday life, do you have any of the following experience with Inuit culture and language?

Select all that apply.

  1. Interpreting or translating Inuit language
  2. Using knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy
  3. Using knowledge of Nunavut environment and land
    e.g., IQ days, search and rescue training, going out on the land, camping, preparing for a hunt
    OR
  4. None of the above so far

84. Thinking of all your experiences at work, in school and everyday life, do you have any of the following other skills?

Select all that apply.

  1. Planning and organizing projects
    e.g., hunting trips, managing a household, sewing groups, community event
  2. Researching or analyzing information
  3. Problem solving
    e.g., identifying the advantages and disadvantages of a solution to a problem
  4. Doing field or site inspection or site protection
    e.g., bear monitoring
  5. Working with your hands
    e.g., repairing equipment, carving, sewing, operating specialized equipment or motor vehicles
    OR
  6. None of the above so far

Job-related training

85. In the past 12 months, have you taken any of the following types of job-related training?

Select all that apply.

  1. Computer software skills training
    e.g., email, Word, Excel, Internet
  2. Computer hardware skills training
    e.g., maintenance and repair of hardware, information technology (IT) services
  3. Personal development training
    e.g., time management, stress management, work-life balance strategies
  4. Teamwork training
    e.g., group decision-making, team building
  5. Communication skills training
    e.g., briefing notes, oral presentations
  6. Job search skills training
    e.g., résumé writing
  7. Professional training
    e.g., legal, finance, health care, policy, paramedics, firefighters, nurses
  8. Leadership and management training
    e.g., leadership development, human resources, financial, project management
  9. Training in Inuit culture, society and economy
    Exclude language training.
  10. Language training
    • For what languages?
      Select all that apply.
      1. Inuktitut
      2. Inuinnaqtun
      3. English
      4. French
      5. Other languages
  11. Other
    • Specify any other job-related training
    OR
  12. No job-related training in the past 12 months

86. Did you have to pay for any of the job-related training you took in the past 12 months?

  • Yes
  • No

87. For what reasons did you take training?

Select all that apply.

  1. It was mandatory for my job
    e.g., required safety training or annual professional certification
  2. Personal interest
  3. It will help me do my current job
  4. It will help me achieve my career goals
  5. My supervisor required me to take it
  6. My supervisor encouraged me
  7. Offered under my department's Inuit Employment Plan (IEP)
  8. Other reason

88. Would you be interested in taking any of the following types of job-related training if you had the opportunity?

Select all that apply.

  1. Additional computer software skills training
    e.g., email, Word, Excel, Internet
  2. Additional computer hardware skills training
    e.g., maintenance and repair of hardware, information technology (IT) services
  3. Additional personal development training
    e.g., time management, stress management, work-life balance strategies
  4. Additional teamwork training
    e.g., group decision-making, team building
  5. Additional communication skills training
    e.g., briefing notes, oral presentations
  6. Additional job search skills training
    e.g., résumé writing
  7. Additional professional training
    e.g., legal, finance, health care, policy, paramedics, firefighters, nurses
  8. Additional leadership and management training
    e.g., leadership development, human resources, financial, project management
  9. Additional training in Inuit culture, society and economy
    Exclude language training.
  10. Additional language training
    • For what languages?
      Select all that apply.
      1. Inuktitut
      2. Inuinnaqtun
      3. English
      4. French
      5. Other languages
  11. Other
    • Specify any other type of job-related training you would be interested in
      OR
  12. Not interested in job-related training

89. Would you be more likely to take job-related training if it was offered in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Already offered in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun

Learning activities at work

90. In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following learning activities at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Received mentoring from a more senior employee or manager
  2. Acting positions, transfer assignments, secondments
  3. Development program or internship
    e.g., career development, specialized occupation, co-op
  4. Attended conferences
  5. Self-directed learning
    e.g., reading, searching the Internet, learning by doing, learning by observing
  6. Working with others
    e.g., teamwork, meetings, discussion, talking through challenges with co-workers or a manager
  7. Other
    • Specify any other learning activities done at work
    OR
  8. No learning activity at work in the past 12 months

91. In the next 12 months, would you like any of the following opportunities to learn at work?

Select all that apply.

  1. Receive mentoring from a more senior employee or manager
  2. Acting positions, transfer assignments, secondments
  3. Development program or internship
    e.g., career development, specialized occupation, co-op
  4. Attend conferences
  5. Self-directed learning
    e.g., reading, searching the Internet, learning by doing, learning by observing
  6. Working with others
    e.g., teamwork, meetings, discussion, talking through challenges with co-workers or a manager
  7. Other
    • Specify any other opportunities to learn at work
    OR
  8. I am not interested in any of the above activities in the next 12 months

Barriers to education and workplace learning

92. In the past 12 months, did you experience any of the following difficulties accessing education or training?

Select all that apply.

  1. Did not know what training or education was available
  2. Available training or education did not suit my interests or needs
  3. Lack of support from employer
    e.g., cost, not permitted to do the training on work time, not related to job
  4. Training not offered by my department's Inuit Employment Plan (IEP)
  5. Lack of time due to work-related reasons
  6. Lack of time due to family and personal reasons
  7. Training or education not available in my community nor online
    e.g., do not want to travel or move away, inconvenient
  8. Training or education not available in my language of choice
  9. Did not meet the program requirements or admission criteria
  10. Wasn't comfortable taking training or education
    e.g., lack of confidence, bad previous experience in school or training, afraid to ask
  11. Was denied due to operational requirements
  12. Other reason
    OR
  13. Did not experience any difficulties in accessing education or training in the past 12 months
    OR
  14. Not interested in education or training in the past 12 months

Supervisor identification

93. Did you supervise any staff in the past 12 months?

  • Yes
    • During this time did you supervise any Inuit staff?
      • Yes
      • No
      • Don't know
  • No

Supervisor support for Inuit employment

94. In the past 12 months, about how often have you discussed career advancement with your Inuit staff?

If you supervised more than one Inuit staff member, think of the average time spent per employee.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Once or twice in the past year
  • Not yet, I am new to supervising Inuit staff
  • Never
  • Does not apply

95. In the past 12 months, which of the following learning activities have you encouraged, provided or supported for Inuit staff?

Select all that apply.

  1. Learning through experiences in their family, community, and on the land during work hours
    e.g., child rearing, family and community leadership, hunting, sewing
  2. Formal education
    e.g., school, college, PASS
  3. Taking educational leave
  4. Workplace learning
    e.g., courses, seminars, conferences, workshops
  5. Mentoring
    i.e., learning with a more senior employee or manager to gain new skills and knowledge
  6. Acting positions, transfer assignments, secondments
  7. Development program or internship
    e.g., career development, specialized occupation, co-op
  8. Inuit language courses or training
  9. Self-directed learning
    e.g., reading, searching the Internet, learning by doing, learning by observing
  10. Working with others
    e.g., teamwork, meetings, discussions, talking through challenges with co-workers or a manager
  11. Other learning activities
    OR
  12. No learning activities in the past 12 months

Inuit Employment Plan

96. Does your department have an Inuit Employment Plan (IEP)?

  • Yes
    • Are you aware of the numerical targets and timelines in your departmental Inuit Employment Plan (IEP)?
      • Yes
      • Somewhat
      • No
  • No
  • Don't know

Participation in the hiring process

97. In the past 2 years, as a government employee, have you participated in the following activities related to the hiring process?

Include your experience with competitive and non-competitive job hiring processes.
Select all that apply.

  • Preparing for a hiring process
    1. Creating or reviewing job descriptions
    2. Developing job postings or advertisements
    3. Promoting job advertisements
      e.g., newspapers, LinkedIn, Facebook, websites, community bulletin boards
    4. Creating or evaluating screening criteria, interview guides, tests or other assessment materials
      OR
    5. I have not participated in any activity related to preparing for the hiring process in the past 2 years
  • Conducting the hiring process
    1. Assessing résumés, CVs, cover letters or applications
    2. Conducting or assessing tests
    3. Participating in the hiring or interview panel
    4. Interpreting or translating
    5. Reference checking
    6. Providing feedback to candidates
      OR
    7. I have not participated in any activity related to conducting the hiring process in the past 2 years
  • Other activities related to the hiring process
    • Specify any other activities

98. The last time you were involved in the hiring process, were any of the following done to facilitate hiring of Inuit applicants?

Select all that apply.

  1. Reserved position for Inuit only
  2. Job posting was translated into Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun
  3. Required fluency in Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun
  4. Included flexible education requirements or equivalencies
  5. Included flexible experience requirements or equivalencies
  6. Advertised job ads on the radio and in the communities
  7. Advertised job ads on social media
    e.g., Facebook
  8. Inuit were on the selection panel
  9. Interview was conducted in language of choice of the candidate
  10. Used a variety of testing procedures
    e.g., oral test in place of written test, allow additional time for test
  11. Used prior learning assessment
  12. Other
    • Specify any other activities done to facilitate the hiring of Inuit
    OR
  13. No specific efforts were made to facilitate the hiring of Inuit applicants
    OR
  14. Don't know

99. Were the following factors important in the hiring decision?

Were the following factors important in the hiring decision?
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  Yes No Don't know
Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and economy      
Knowledge of Nunavut's environment and land      
Nunavut community experience
Familiarity with people, practices and relationships in a Nunavut community		      
Knowledge of Nunavut's official languages
Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English, French		      
Level of education or equivalencies      
Work experience      

100. The last time you were involved in the job hiring process, were there any Inuit who applied?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

101. Was at least one Inuk successful in the hiring process?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

102. Were there any Inuit who applied but were not hired?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Don't know

103. What prevented the Inuit candidates from being hired?

Select all that apply.

  1. Insufficient level of education or equivalencies
  2. Insufficient work experience
  3. Insufficient technical skills
    e.g., plumbing, accounting, engineering
  4. Insufficient fluency in Nunavut's official languages
  5. Insufficient information provided in job application
    e.g., not enough detail in résumé, cover letter, or screening questions
  6. Equivalencies were not considered
  7. Candidates had a criminal record
  8. Did not want the job
  9. Did not pass the interview
  10. Did not pass the written test
  11. Did not pass the reference check
  12. Other reason
    OR
  13. Don't know

Employment barriers and solutions

104. In your opinion, what are the 3 most important reasons why there are not more Inuit employees in the government?

  • Enter your reasons (1000 characters available)
    OR
  • No opinion

105. In your opinion, what are the 3 best solutions to increase the number of Inuit employees in the government?

Select a maximum of 3.

  1. Increase education or pre-employment training opportunities
  2. Increase on-the-job training opportunities
  3. Increase apprenticeships, mentorships and internships
  4. Provide government jobs in more communities
  5. Encourage youth to pursue further education
  6. Promote government jobs
    e.g., employee benefits, types of jobs available
  7. Ensure equivalencies are considered
  8. Ensure childcare is available
  9. Improve the education system
  10. Address social issues in communities
  11. Ensure staff housing is available
  12. Ensure adequate housing allowance
  13. Ensure a culturally inclusive and respectful work environment
  14. Have flexible work schedules to allow time for cultural activities
    e.g., hunting, harvesting
  15. Promote the use of Inuit languages at work
  16. Other
    • Specify any other solution to increase the number of Inuit employees in government
    OR
  17. No opinion

106. According to the last Nunavut Government Employee Survey, approximately 8 out of 10 Inuit working in the government are women.

What suggestions do you have to increase the number of Inuit men employed in government?

  • Enter your suggestions (1000 characters available)
    OR
  • No opinion

Data sharing agreement

107. Statistics Canada has signed an agreement with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the Nunavut Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to share the information that you provided on this survey.

No identifiable information such as your name, address and phone number will be provided. NTI and the NBS have agreed to keep your information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.

Do you agree to share your information with NTI and the NBS?

  • Yes
  • No

Feedback

108. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hours
  • Minutes

109. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Enter your comments (1000 characters available)

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