About The New Professionals Network

Join the New Professionals Network

Connect with a national community of emerging public sector leaders across Canada.

The New Professionals Network (NPN) is a vibrant community within the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), created for individuals in the early stages of their public service careers.

Whether you're entering the public sector for the first time or making a transition into government, NPN offers mentorship, learning sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities designed to support your journey.

Join over 900 members nationwide who are building meaningful careers in public administration with guidance, resources, and peer support.

Become a Member

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Why Join The New Professionals Network?

Join a vibrant national network of over 900 emerging public sector professionals committed to learning, leadership, and collaboration.

Access exclusive career resources, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities tailored to early-career public servants.

Make an impact by contributing to thought leadership, shaping the future of public service, and connecting with peers across Canada.

How Does NPN Membership Work?

When you join the New Professionals Network (NPN), you become part of a dynamic national community of early-career public servants. Membership gives you immediate access to exclusive resources, including webinars, mentorship programs, and career development tools. You'll also receive our quarterly newsletter, weekly job postings, and invitations to national and regional events tailored to your career stage. Your membership connects you with peers and leaders across Canada, helping you grow and thrive in the public sector.

Who Can Join the New Professionals Network?

NPN is open to public servants with up to seven years of experience, students preparing for a public service career, and professionals transitioning into government. No prior experience is required—just a passion for public service and a desire to grow.

NPN Membership Benefits

Networking

Connect with peers and senior public servants through national and regional events, mentorship programs, and informal speed networking sessions.

Professional Development

Participate in webinars and workshops to build essential skills and gain insights into the public sector.

Contribute & Lead

Join a committee, lead initiatives, or contribute to research and thought leadership that shapes the future of public administration in Canada.

Exclusive Resources

Access members-only content including a quarterly newsletter, weekly job postings, and curated career development tools.

Flagship Events

Attend the annual NPN Conference, mentorship programs, and topic-based sessions designed to empower and inspire new professionals.

Why Join NPN?

Be part of a national community shaping the future of public service.

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Access to mentorship programs with both peer and senior public servants.
Invitations to exclusive webinars, workshops, and the Government 101 series.
Weekly job postings and a quarterly newsletter tailored to new professionals.
Opportunities to lead or contribute to national committees and initiatives.
Reduced rates for IPAC events, training, and the annual NPN Conference.
Regional engagement and networking tailored to your province or territory.

Upcoming Events for New Professionals

Reimagining public organizations: The future of work and leadership

May 5, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual

Join Christian Bason, PhD, for an inspiring session on transforming public organizations and rethinking leadership in the future of work.

Watch the Session Recording

Integrity in Action: A Fireside Chat on Values and Ethics in Today’s Public Service

May 28, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual

An interactive fireside session focused on navigating values, ethics, and real-world decision-making early in your public service career.

Watch the Session Recording

Behind the Curtain: How Decisions Are Really Made

June 10, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual

This exclusive fireside chat pulls back the curtain on one of the most complex and fast-paced environments in government.

Mitigating Imposter Syndrome in the Public Service

June 17, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual

This interactive workshop is designed for rising public sector professionals who are ready to grow with greater confidence and intention.

Programming and Events

Ongoing

Mentorship Program

Informal, ad hoc sessions designed for quick networking and mentorship. These events offer brief yet impactful conversations with experienced professionals.

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(Annually)

NPN Annual Conference

The conference features timely sessions on collaboration, career development, future-readiness, and public sector insights, providing a snapshot of NPN’s mission while offering participants meaningful opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in an evolving public service landscape.

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(Annually)

Annual Symposium

The 2025 National Public Service Symposium—offered both in-person and virtually—brings Canada’s public service leaders together to explore bold solutions to today’s most complex challenges.

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BE APART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Being part of NPN has been an incredible opportunity to connect with peers across jurisdictions and beyond my area of expertise. The shared experiences and supportive, inclusive environment have been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. Now, I’m thrilled to lead the Professional Development Committee – a new initiative with tremendous potential to shape meaningful learning opportunities for new professionals across Canada. I’m looking forward to building a strategy that fosters connection, supports career development, and empowers the next generation of public service leaders.

Jihyun Kwon, Postdoctoral Fellow in Governance & Oversight / Course Instructor, Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto

About The New Professionals Network

Join the New Professionals Network

Connect with a national community of emerging public sector leaders across Canada.

Why Join The New Professionals Network?

Join a vibrant national network of over 900 emerging public sector professionals committed to learning, leadership, and collaboration.

Access exclusive career resources, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities tailored to early-career public servants.

Make an impact by contributing to thought leadership, shaping the future of public service, and connecting with peers across Canada.

How Does NPN Membership Work?

Who Can Join the New Professionals Network?

NPN Membership Benefits

Networking

Professional Development

Contribute & Lead

Exclusive Resources

Flagship Events

Why Join NPN?

Upcoming Events for New Professionals

Programming and Events

Ongoing

Mentorship Program

(Annually)

NPN Annual Conference

(Annually)

Annual Symposium

BE APART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Our Committee

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada

Regional Groups

IPAC

About The New Professionals Network

Join the New Professionals Network

Connect with a national community of emerging public sector leaders across Canada.

Why Join The New Professionals Network?

Join a vibrant national network of over 900 emerging public sector professionals committed to learning, leadership, and collaboration.

Access exclusive career resources, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities tailored to early-career public servants.

Make an impact by contributing to thought leadership, shaping the future of public service, and connecting with peers across Canada.

How Does NPN Membership Work?

Who Can Join the New Professionals Network?

NPN Membership Benefits

Networking

Professional Development

Contribute & Lead

Exclusive Resources

Flagship Events

Why Join NPN?

Upcoming Events for New Professionals

Programming and Events

Ongoing

Mentorship Program

(Annually)

NPN Annual Conference

(Annually)

Annual Symposium

BE APART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Our Committee

Stephanie Carter

Assistant Deputy Minister of Revenue Administration & Project and Advisory Services – Finance and Treasury Board

Sous-ministre adjoint de l’Administration du revenu et des services de projets et de consultation – Finances et Conseil du Trésor

Duncan Gillies

Project and Change Manager - Finance and Treasury Board

Gestionnaire de projets et du changement – Finances et Conseil du Trésor

Britt Snow

Senior Digital Policy Analyst

Analyste principale des politiques numériques

Justin Lai

Project Officer Service Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada

Agent de projet, Service Canada – Emploi et Développement social Canada

Marissa Fortune

Senior Policy Advisor in the United Nations Division at Global Affairs Canada

Conseillère principale en politiques, Division des Nations Unies, Affaires mondiales Canada

Ahmik Burneo

Advisor

Conseiller

Julia Bilinski

Strategic Advisor, Vancouver Coastal Health

Conseillère stratégique, Vancouver Coastal Health

Jessica Jaraba Delgado

Administrative Assistant with the Project & Advisory Services, Finance and Treasury Board Department, for the Government of New Brunswick.

Adjointe administrative, Services de projets et de consultation, ministère des Finances et du Conseil du Trésor, gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

Veerendranath Nagalla

Senior Business Analyst

Analyste d’affaires principal(e)

Frezghi Gebreweldi

Senior Policy Lead - Government of Alberta

Responsable principal des politiques – Gouvernement de l’Alberta

Shawn Weathermon

Sr. Analyst with Manitoba’s Dept of Public Service Delivery

Analyste principal, ministère de la Prestation des services publics du Manitoba

Jeffrey Reader

Area Superintendent, Nunavut Field Unit, Parks Canada

Directeur de secteur, Unité de gestion du Nunavut, Parcs Canada

Cvitan Brkic

HR Consultant HRIS - Training & HR System Support

Conseiller en ressources humaines (SIRH) – Formation et soutien aux systèmes RH