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

First day of bargaining with the City of Ottawa

November 20, 2025

Bargaining with the City of Ottawa for your new collective agreement is officially underway.  As you know, in recent years

Your next steps to secure hybrid work

November 18, 2025

Last month Executive Director Peter Bleyer and the CIPP labour relations team met with City Manager Wendy Stephanson to discuss

Essential Documents: AGM 2025

November 5, 2025

Our AGM will take place November 26 in a hybrid meeting format. Please join the AGM either online or in

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.