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 News / Nouvelles de l'IPPM

2024 AGM and Election Results

December 3, 2024

Our 2024 CIPP Annual General Meeting took place November 20.

2024 CIPP AGM: Meeting Documents

October 30, 2024

Our CIPP 2024 AGM Agenda, 2023 AGM minutes, 2024 Annual Report now available.

CIPP News / Nouvelles de l'IPPM

2025 Board of Directors Nominations

October 30, 2024

Meet your Nominees for the 2025 CIPP Board of Directors!

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.