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

2025 Scholarships – apply now!

March 21, 2025

Apply by April 27 for this year’s scholarships.

Seeking highly skilled labour relations professional to provide excellent representation services .

We are hiring a Communications Officer

March 5, 2025

Apply by March 17 for this full-time 14-month parental leave coverage contract.

CIPP News / Nouvelles de l'IPPM

2025 CIPP Committees – Apply now!

January 10, 2025

Apply by January 27.

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.