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 Hybrid Work Status Form

October 1, 2025

Please fill out the Hybrid Work Status form below with as much detail as possible. This is an essential step

Update on hybrid work and Ottawa City Council’s motion on a return to office mandate

September 25, 2025

Last month, Ottawa’s City Manager issued a memo calling for employees to return to the office five days a week

CIPP Bargaining Expectations Petition

September 17, 2025

Time for respect Your employer has failed to engage meaningfully in collective bargaining. CIPP members are coming together now to

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.