Andrea D. Gillis is Manager, Labour Relations for Halifax Regional Municipality. In her current position she is responsible for the labour relations strategy – collective bargaining, labour and collective agreement administration, grievance expertise, arbitration and labour dispute resolution expertise, ensuring efficiency and consistency in delivery of labour service and the integration of labour relations considerations in respect of the organized workforces.

Ms. Gillis received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Francis Xavier University and her Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University and was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1985.  She also holds a Mediation and Negotiation Certificate from Harvard University and has earned her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.

Ms. Gillis volunteers with The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Home of the Guardian Angle, Prior Learning Centre and Species at Risk. She is also a member of the Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Panel.