After years of leadership within the union including as the Vice-President, Chair of the Member Engagement and Diversity Committee and Chair of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, Bev became our President in 2023. Bev is also a Public Health Nurse with Ottawa Public Health.
About
Established in 1953 by professional employees at the City of Ottawa, the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (CIPP) has been the union for municipal professionals in the Ottawa region for more than 65 years. Today, we represent professionals who work for the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Community Housing.
Board of Directors
CIPP’s Board of Directors is elected from the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
Beverley Croft
President
Beverley Croft
President
Kendra Hobbs
Vice-President
Kendra Hobbs
Vice-President
Kendra works as a Senior Technical Analyst with the City of Ottawa’s Innovation Client Services Department. She joined the Board of Directors in 2022 as a member of the Membership Engagement and Diversity Committee. And in 2023 was elected Vice-President as well as Chairperson of the Governance and Human Resources Committee.
Katrina Botting
Treasurer
Katrina Botting
Treasurer
Katrina is a Finance Officer at Ottawa Community Housing. She was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2019 and has returned in 2023 as Treasurer and the Ottawa Community Housing representative.
Chanel Brown
MEDC Chairperson
Chanel Brown
MEDC Chairperson
Chanel joined the Board of Directors in 2022 and is the Chairperson for the Membership Engagement and Diversity Committee (MEDC). She is a Public Health Nurse at Ottawa Public Health.
Victoria Cowell
Scholarship Chairperson
Victoria Cowell
Scholarship Chairperson
Victoria works at Ottawa Public Health and joined the board in 2022. She is a member of the Member Engagement and Diversity Committee and the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee.
Mike Bureau
Director
Mike Bureau
Director
Mike works as an Economic Development Officer in the Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development Department at the City of Ottawa. Mike was first elected to the CIPP Board of Directors in 2021.
Karim Mekki
Director
Karim Mekki
Director
Karim joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and is a member of the Scholarship Committee. He is also a Supervisor in Community Engagement at Ottawa Public Health.
Ben Ripley
Director
Ben Ripley
Director
Ben is a Superintendent in Emergency & Protective Services at the Ottawa Paramedics Service. He joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and is a member of the Finance and Scholarship Committees.
Vacancy
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Vacancy
Join now!
Apply now to join the 2023 CIPP Board of Directors: https://cipp.on.ca/news-events/news-archive/2023-cipp-board-vacancy/
Our members are the dedicated professionals who help make Ottawa a place where everyone can thrive. We’re passionate about our city and our public services – because we live here, too.
Staff
Our dedicated staff is here to help you!
Peter Bleyer
Executive Director
Peter Bleyer
Executive Director
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 24
Peter was appointed as CIPP Executive Director in December 2020. He has extensive professional experience in leadership roles as well as labour relations, advocacy and management expertise. Peter is ready to support our members in both official languages.
Julie Lallier-Michaud
Labour Relations Officer
Julie Lallier-Michaud
Labour Relations Officer
Phone: (613) 241-3730 ext. 23
Julie’s Human Resources and labour relations background brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to CIPP’s services. She is a certified Human Resources Professional and a dedicated advocate for CIPP members.
James Campbell
Labour Relations Officer
James Campbell
Labour Relations Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 27
James is a certified Human Resources Professional who comes to CIPP with over 10 years’ experience working in labour relations. His knowledge, research skills, and negotiating experience are a great asset to our members and negotiating teams.
Rukiya Mohamed Nur
Labour Relations Officer
Rukiya Mohamed Nur
Labour Relations Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 25
Rukiya joined CIPP in December 2019 and has a wide range of experience representing union members. She is also an experienced and active community mediator.
Shirley D’Penha
Governance and Administration Officer
Shirley D’Penha
Governance and Administration Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 22
Shirley keeps CIPP’s office running smoothly and she supports the work of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. She is also the main contact for CIPP members who need assistance or information.
Melissa Newitt
Communications Officer
Melissa Newitt
Communications Officer
Phone: 613-241-3730 ext. 21
Melissa comes to CIPP with over 10 years of experience working in political organizing and communications. Her passion and experience are a great asset to the CIPP Team.