2026/2027 Strategic Plan
Scientists and professionals. Canada's largest union of professional public servants.
Occupational groups, from IT and scientific research to engineering, health, and legal services.
Across six jurisdictions: federal, provincial and territorial.
Atlantic BC/Yukon NCR Ontario/Nunavut Prairie/NWT Quebec.
Message from the President
Over the past year, we have worked hard to strengthen our organization – improving transparency and accountability, stabilizing our foundation, and positioning PIPSC for long-term success.
Strong organizations do not simply respond to challenges as they arise, they plan deliberately for the future
This is intentionally a one-year bridge plan. It is designed to move PIPSC toward a more comprehensive long-term strategic planning cycle while creating greater focus, alignment, and accountability today. Most importantly, it signals a commitment to becoming a more strategic organization – one prepared to establish priorities, measure progress, and build transparently toward the future.
This is not simply a planning exercise. It is an investment in long-term sustainability and organizational strength.
Together, we can continue building a stronger future for PIPSC.
Sean O’Reilly
President, The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
Operating Environment
The forces shaping the year ahead, across every employer PIPSC represents.
The Five Priorities
PIPSC’s published direction for 2026/2027, expressed as five priorities.
| 1 | Our Members First | Services, representation, and member experience that match what the membership needs in an evolving environment, across every employer PIPSC represents. |
| 2 | Building Our Influence | PIPSC visible and credible on the issues that matter most. Return-to-workplace, workforce cuts, outsourcing, and Al. |
| 3 | Our People, Our Strength | Giving the staff, stewards, and activists who power PIPSC the clarity, support, and tools to serve members and deliver this plan. |
| 4 | TREDIA | Truth & Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility. Moving from principle to measurable action. |
| 5 | Excellence in Service | Published targets, clear reporting, and continued improvement. Board-level visibility against measurable commitments. |
PIPSC in Action: Members bring the fight for public science to Parliament Hill
Priorities and Their Commitments
Ten commitments, two under each priority, each carrying a measurable success indicator.
| Our Members First | |
| 1. Member Experience Measurement Gather, publish and act on member voice. Turning existing survey work into a measured baseline. | 2. Institute-wide Service Level Standards Define and publish response and resolution standards, so members know what to expect. |
| Building Our Influence | |
| 3. Coordinated 2026/2027 Advocacy Plan Bring PIPSC’s live campaigns under one plan, so they pull together and members hear one voice. | 4. Influence & Engagement Measurement Establish how PIPSC tracks Influence and engagement. The methods, data and reporting that show what works. |
| Our People, Our Strength | |
| 5. Performance & Development Framework Rollout Roll out HR’s 2026 framework: clear goals, regular feedback, manager training. | 6. Steward Framework Enhancement Pull PIPSC’s separate steward programs into one structure reported once a year. |
| TREDIA | |
| 7. Staff Environment Move from 2025 staff-survey findings to visible, accountable action, and measure the difference. | 8. TREDIA Action Plan Translate PIPSC’s TREDIA commitments Into measurable actions. |
| Excellence in Service | |
| 9. Quarterly Strategic Performance Report A standing Board report on progress. as PIPSC builds toward indicator-led reporting. | 10. Member Service Charter Publish what members can count on across representation, bargaining, advocacy and services, and measure it. |
The Path Forward
PIPSC establishes its first institute-wide measures across all five priorities. Turning commitments into progress the Board and members can see.
Workforce change, legislation, Al, and funding pressure make this a demanding year. The plan is designed to flex as conditions shift, without losing direction.
Progress is reported to the Board every quarter, with named owners and a clear record of what has been delivered against each commitment.
This plan exists for one reason: the scientists, professionals, and specialists who deliver Canada’s public services deserve a union as expert, accountable, and forward-looking as they are.
Together, PIPSC will build the measurement, structure, and strength to defend and strengthen public service for the years ahead.