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IPAC New Professionals Series

Explore the New Professionals Series

Engage with a national community of emerging public servants through meaningful conversations.

The IPAC New Professionals Series brings together individuals in the early stages of their public service careers for engaging, practical sessions on the realities of working in today’s public sector.

From leadership and innovation to values, ethics, and decision-making, these events offer opportunities to learn directly from experienced leaders and gain insight into how government works in practice.

Designed exclusively for IPAC’s New Professionals community, the series creates space to connect with peers, ask questions, and build confidence navigating the first years of your career.

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Exclusive to IPAC’s New Professionals community: this series is created for those within the first 7 years of a public service career.

Upcoming Events 

Reimagining public organizations: The future of work and leadership
Reimagining public organizations: The future of work and leadership

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

 

 

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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

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Behind the Curtain: How Decisions Are Really Made
Behind the Curtain: How Decisions Are Really Made

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

 

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Mitigating Imposter Syndrome in the Public Service

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

 

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What to Expect

Hear directly from experienced public sector leaders and gain insight into how decisions are made in real-world government contexts.
Explore practical, real-world challenges—from leadership and innovation to values and ethics—through open and candid conversations.
Engage with peers across Canada, ask questions, and build confidence navigating the early years of your public service career.

Who It’s For

This series is exclusively for IPAC’s New Professionals community—those within the first 7 years of a public service career.

The series is ideal for:

  • Early-career public servants
  • Individuals entering government for the first time
  • Professionals transitioning into the public sector
  • Emerging leaders looking to build confidence and connections

Get Involved

Explore upcoming sessions, connect with peers, and take part in conversations that support your growth in public service.

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Join the Community of Practice

Want to keep the conversation going? Join IPAC’s New Professionals Community of Practice on LinkedIn to connect with peers, share experiences, and stay up to date on upcoming events and opportunities.

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