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

Winter Holiday Hours

December 22, 2025

The CIPP Office will be closed from December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. We will return to usual business

City of Ottawa Bargaining Overview

December 19, 2025

Last month your negotiating committee made their first presentation to your employer. They put forward more than 40 proposals that reflect your priorities. To get to these

2025 AGM Recording and Election Results

December 12, 2025

Our 2025 CIPP Annual General Meeting took place Wednesday, November 26 at the Infinity Convention Centre and on Zoom.   The evening was

How CIPP Works for You

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.

Collective Bargaining

Consult your collective agreement for details on pay rates, working conditions, terms of employment, and leave entitlements.

Member Services & Benefits

Learn more about the programs, scholarships, and benefits available to CIPP members and how to get more involved with your union.

CIPP Connect

CIPP members are taking new actions to win better results from bargaining. Learn more about the member leaders who are shaping the future of our union and sign up, so you don’t miss important updates and opportunities to build power! 

City of Ottawa Bargaining 2026: Time for Respect

Your City of Ottawa Negotiating Committee is currently bargaining with your employer for your new collective agreement. CIPP members deserve a respectful and fair approach to bargaining, as well as wages that keep up with the cost of living and sector patterns. Learn more about the bargaining process and how you can support your negotiating committee get results.

Meet Our Members

See how CIPP members are working every day to build a thriving city for all of us.

Improving access to vaccines

KarimSupervisor
Ottawa Public Health

Delivering vaccines – and hope

CynthiaPublic Health Nurse
Ottawa Public Health

Staffing the frontlines

ShayneProgram Development Officer
Ottawa Public Health