PIPSC IPFPC
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
Founded in 1920, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is a union operating within the government administration sector that represents scientists and professionals employed by the federal public service and certain provincial and territorial administrations. With about 80,000 members, it acts as the bargaining agent for more than 41 professional groups and negotiates with 27 employers under seven laws. Its national office is in Ottawa, with regional offices in Halifax, Montréal, the National Capital Region, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver. The institute concentrates on collective bargaining, member services, and professional advocacy for its members. In late 2023, the Government of Canada announced a tentative agreement with PIPSC for the Information Technology group, signaling ongoing negotiation activity.