PVNC Catholic Staff Census 2026
Launching in Spring 2026
At Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board, we are committed to building and sustaining a faith-filled, inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff and students.
As part of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and our ongoing work to ensure equity and value relationships, PVNC Catholic will be conducting its next comprehensive, identity-based Staff Census in 2026. This work continues to be informed by our PVNC Catholic Equity Action Plan 2024-2028 and by what we heard from staff during our inaugural census in 2022.
Purpose of the 2026 Staff Census
The Staff Census is a voluntary, confidential survey that helps PVNC Catholic better understand who we are as a workforce and how staff experience our workplaces.
By participating, staff help the Board:
- Gain a clearer picture of the diversity of identities, experiences and perspectives across our system
- Better understand how intersecting identities can shape workplace experiences, opportunities and barriers
- Identify gaps, challenges and systemic barriers that may impact belonging, well-being and access
- Inform policies, procedures, programs and planning across the system
- Strengthen accountability and guide meaningful action toward more inclusive workplaces
We recognize that not all staff may feel comfortable participating. Building trust remains central to this work, and your feedback continues to shape how we approach data collection, use and reporting.
Why Your Voice Matters
The 2026 Staff Census builds on what we learned from the 2022 census and reflects our commitment to listening, learning and taking action.
The information shared through the census helps ensure that decisions are informed by lived experiences across our workforce, including those that may not always be visible. Your participation directly supports efforts to create workplaces where all staff feel respected, supported and valued.
All questions in the census will be optional, and results will be reported in aggregate to protect confidentiality.
Looking Back: 2022 Staff Census
In November 2022, PVNC Catholic conducted its first comprehensive Staff Census. The results provided important insight into staff demographics, workplace culture and perceived barriers to employment.
Highlights from the 2022 census included:
- Strong participation across the system, particularly among permanent employees
- Valuable insight into staff experiences related to inclusion, belonging and opportunity
- Identification of areas where staff felt barriers existed, including perceptions related to age, disability, religion, marital status and sexual orientation
- Clear direction for next steps to strengthen equity-focused planning and supports
Read the full 2022 PVNC Catholic Staff Census Report:
Final Staff Census Report 2022 – 2023.pdf
How the Data Is Used
Information from the Staff Census is used alongside student census data and school climate surveys to:
- Inform the Board’s Equity Action Plan
- Identify priority areas for improvement and resource allocation
- Support the development of affinity groups and targeted supports
- Guide recruitment, hiring, retention and leadership practices
- Monitor progress over time and strengthen transparency and accountability
What’s Next
More information about the 2026 Staff Census, including timelines and how to participate, will be shared with staff closer to the launch.
We are grateful to all staff who take part in this important work. Your voice matters, and your participation helps shape a more inclusive and equitable PVNC Catholic community—for today and for the future.
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