Professionals Building Better Communities. 

The Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (CIPP) is the union for municipal professionals in the Ottawa region. We advocate for our members and for the kind of communities we know we can have – safe, fair, and thriving.

Latest News

CIPP Bargaining Expectations Petition

October 22, 2025

Time for respect Your employer has failed to engage meaningfully in collective bargaining. CIPP members are coming together now to

2025 CIPP Board of Directors Nomination & Candidate Biography Form

October 17, 2025

Nominations and candidate bios for the Board of Director elections must be submitted through the form below by 5:00 PM ET

CIPP team meets with City Manager Wendy Stephanson to discuss hybrid work.

October 15, 2025

Executive Director Peter Bleyer and the CIPP labour relations team met with City Manager Wendy Stephanson to discuss hybrid work.

What We Do

CIPP members are the professionals who work for the people of Ottawa. Through collective bargaining, representation, and advocacy, CIPP works for its members so they can focus on the work they are passionate about. We are committed to our members, our community, and to quality public services.

Advocacy

CIPP advocates for our members and the communities they serve.

Representation

Our labour relations staff help our members navigate a wide range of workplace issues. From questions about your collective agreement to human rights and workplace health and safety, we are here to help.

Collective Bargaining

CIPP bargains with a member-first approach by including and listening to its members. Our negotiating teams are here to make sure our collective agreements reflect our members’ needs.