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

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.