Current Surveys

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Online and mail

Contact: 1-888-447-4427, BCStats.SurveyMail3@gov.bc.ca

Description: An employment equity survey to determine the representation of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities. The survey has been conducted monthly since 1996.

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Online and mail

Contact: 1-888-447-4427, BCStats.SurveyMail4@gov.bc.ca

Description: The BC Public Service Exit Survey collects information from departing employees about their perceptions of their work environment. This information is used to better understand the circumstances around employee departures and to develop future strategies for improving employee engagement and retention.

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Online

Contact: 1-888-447-4427, BCStats.SurveyMail4@gov.bc.ca

Description: The survey is aimed at understanding what attracts people to join the BC Public Service, as well as why employees change jobs. There are two versions: one for new employees and one for employees who have moved to a new position within the BC Public Service.

Collection period: Annually from September through January

Collection method: Telephone or web

Contact: bcstudentoutcomes@gov.bc.ca

Description: This survey collects outcomes and evaluative information from former baccalaureate graduates. This information is used to improve the quality of training, to meet accountability requirements, to help with policy development, and to inform prospective students.

Report: https://outcomes.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/publications

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Online

Contact: BCStats.SurveyMail3@gov.bc.ca

Description: FrontCounter BC provides citizens and businesses in British Columbia with access to information, licences, permits, registrations and other authorizations required to utilize the province’s natural resources. These services are provided in a “one-stop” delivery approach through offices across the province, email, and a contact centre accessed by a toll-free telephone number. To develop service improvement strategies and monitor client satisfaction, BC Stats continually surveys clients that use these services about their service experiences.

Collection period: November 28, 2024 to January 10, 2025

Collection method: Online

Contact: BCStats.SurveyMail3@gov.bc.ca

Description: This survey, conducted on behalf of the Heritage Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (TACS), collects heritage conservation information from local governments, regional districts and grant-providing organizations. The results will be used to assess economic impacts of heritage-related activities in B.C. and advocate for heritage conservation granting activities and programs.

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Mail and email

Contact: 1-888-447-4427, BCStats.SurveyMail6@gov.bc.ca

Description: This is an updated version of the previous Long Term Disability (LTD) Application Process Survey, and was relaunched in September 2022. The survey aims to measure and report on satisfaction with the Long Term Disability application process to further ease the process for applicants. Survey invitations are sent via mail and email to applicants along with their respective supervisors. Results are presented to the BC Public Service Agency on a quarterly and annual basis.

Collection period: December 2, 2024, to January 12, 2025

Collection method: Online, Paper, Telephone

Contact: BCStats.SurveyMail3@gov.bc.ca

Description:  The District of Saanich, in partnership with BC Stats, is currently conducting an online survey of residents. Residents are asked to provide feedback on their satisfaction with services that Saanich provides, overall impressions toward the quality of life in Saanich, and perceptions of the current Saanich Council. Results will help Saanich Council set budget priorities, evaluate programs, and improve services.

Collection period: Ongoing

Collection method: Online

Contact: 1-888-447-4427, BCStats.SurveyMail3@gov.bc.ca

Description: The TransLink Applicant Diversity Survey is administered on behalf of the TransLink Enterprise. Provided to TransLink applicants to determine the representation of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities.