Dylan Blain

Managing Partner @Rogue management

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Throughout my career, I have played various senior roles for government executives in Ontario and Nova Scotia. I specialize in Issues Management, Public Relations, and Strategic Communications, particularly in the domains of Health, Education, Public Safety, and Labor Relations. As the Co-founder and Managing Partner of a dynamic management consulting firm, I bring a wealth of leadership experience cultivated over decades in both the public and private sectors.

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Work Background

Rogue ManagementCo Founder & Managing Partner

Jul. 2022Nova Scotia, CanadaI have partnered up with my good friend Wade MacCallum at Rogue Management, a company that always provides two unique viewpoints to help clients realize and take advantage of new opportunities. Rogue includes a team of seasoned consultants with decades of senior leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. This blend of private and public senior leadership experience provides a unique advantage to their clients. Services include Project and Fractional support for: Operations, Business Development, Marketing & Media Support, IT and Organisational/Change Management. Learn more about Rogue by visiting https://lnkd.in/eHcfeE5a

Dylan Blain Inc.Communications and Policy support

Sep. 2021 - Mar. 2023Nova Scotia, CanadaServing a variety of clients throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada providing strategic communications planning, media coaching, message and brand development, social media monitoring, media relations, written materials production and other communications advice and support. My current roster of clients include elected officials, non-profit organizations, and private companies in the cannabis and climate change markets.

Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs Executive Assistant to Minister Zach Churchill

Mar. 2017 - Jun. 2017Halifax, Canada Area

Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus OfficeDirector of Caucus Communications

May. 2015 - Mar. 2017HalifaxBegan working as a Researcher supporting caucus members in their daily activities, compiling background information on legislation, media monitoring, preparing speaking notes material, opposition research, attending bill briefings as lead on Health, Finance and Labour portfolios. Promoted to the Director of Caucus Communications is to assist in the delivery and maintenance of a positive brand identity of the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus and each one of its individual members. Duties included reviewing and maintaining all MLA social media channels, performing media relations activities for MLA constituency press and serving as liaison with Premier’s office for strategic communications activities.

Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus OfficeResearcher

Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2017Halifax

The Charles Sousa Provincial Liberal Leadership TeamDirector of Communications

Nov. 2012 - Jan. 2013TorontoUnder the direction of the Campaign Manager and Vice Chair, primarily responsible for implementing the candidates' communications strategy for the leadership campaign. Worked closely with senior campaign staff to identify opportunities to generate positive media and public awareness of the candidate and his policy platform. Other duties included team lead for debate preparation, management of the communication calendar and policy release strategy, and the coordination of speechwriting, copy-editing, communication materials production and social media campaign.

Haber Blain Insurance Brokers Ltd.Director Of Marketing, Group Sales

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Burlington OntarioProvided client services as a commercial insurance broker and acted as Stakeholder Relations lead for the company. Developed sales and marketing strategies to increase awareness of the company’s products and excellent customer service. Managed the Group Sales department and identified market growth opportunities while cultivating excellent relations with the majority of trade unions in the province of Ontario. Unofficially served as personal assistant to the President and CEO, (my father), Leo Blain.

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional ServicesSenior Advisor to the Minister, Issues Management and Legislative Affairs

Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2007TorontoResponsible for Issues Management and Legislative affairs, Private Security and Investigator regulation development, and Freedom of Information requests. Worked with the Ministry’s Issues Management Unit, outlining key priorities and strategic goals for daily work routines and develop messaging, positioning and communications strategy for the Minister and the Minister’s office in conjunction with the Premier’s Office, the Minister’s Press Secretary and Chief of Staff. Provided daily briefings to the Minister on all relevant media, Minister’s events, legislative proceedings or stakeholder correspondence with the Ministry and accompany the Minister to all sittings of the legislature, providing all relevant support.

Government of Nova ScotiaExecutive Assistant to Minister Randy Delorey

Feb. 2021 - Oct. 2021Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaWorking at the Department of Justice to Support the Minister in all facets of his legislative and regulatory responsibilities and providing timely, strategic advice to the Minister and his Cabinet & Caucus colleagues on complex, politically charged issues. In addition, responsibilities included overseeing the planning of ministerial events, legislative business, communications and issues management plans, working with the executive team to coordinate domestic and international travel and daily scheduling.

Government of Nova ScotiaExecutive Assistant to Minister Zach Churchill

Jun. 2017 - Feb. 2021Halifax, Canada AreaWorking at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to support the Minister in all facets of his legislative and regulatory responsibilities and providing timely, strategic advice to the Minister and his Cabinet & Caucus colleagues on complex, politically charged issues. In addition, responsibilities include overseeing the planning of ministerial events, legislative business, communications, and issues management plans and daily scheduling. During my time at EECD, I had to opportunity to strengthen the public education system by assisting the Minister meet the goals of his mandate, including the introduction of Universal Pre Primary Education, working with the private and nonprofit childcare sector to ensure they are successful, assisting in the completion of a full review of the administrative structure of the Nova Scotia School system, introducing a new model of Inclusive education and implementing a multi-year capital plan for school construction and renovations.

Ministry of Labour (Ontario)Senior Special Assistant to the Minister, Issues Management and Legislative Affairs

Sep. 2008 - Dec. 2009TorontoResponsible for Issues Management and Legislative affairs, Freedom of Information coordination and act as primary liaison for the Premier’s office regarding Minister’s office information management. Worked with the Ministry’s Issues Management Unit, outlining key priorities and strategic goals for daily work routines and develop messaging, positioning and communications strategy for the Minister and the Minister’s office in conjunction with the Premier’s Office, the Minister’s Press Secretary and Chief of Staff. Provided daily briefings to the Minister on all relevant media, Minister’s events, legislative proceedings or stakeholder correspondence with the Ministry and accompany the Minister to all sittings of the legislature, providing all relevant support.

Ministry of Labour (Ontario)Special Assistant to the Minister, Issues Management and Legislative Affairs

Nov. 2007 - Sep. 2008TorontoResponsible for Issues Management and Legislative affairs, Freedom of Information coordination and act as primary liaison for the Premier’s office regarding Minister’s office information management. Worked with the Ministry’s Issues Management Unit, outlining key priorities and strategic goals for daily work routines and develop messaging, positioning and communications strategy for the Minister and the Minister’s office in conjunction with the Premier’s Office, the Minister’s Press Secretary and Chief of Staff. Provided daily briefings to the Minister on all relevant media, Minister’s events, legislative proceedings or stakeholder correspondence with the Ministry and accompany the Minister to all sittings of the legislature, providing all relevant support.

Ministry of Health and Long-Term CarePolicy Advisor to the Minister

Nov. 2005 - Aug. 2006TorontoImplemented the Provincial strategy for balancing the annual budgets of all hospitals in the province of Ontario. Provided strategic oversight, implementation and stewardship of Peer Reviews and Coach Reports to assist in balancing annual budgets. Implemented the Provincial strategy to lower wait times for cardiac, cancer, hips and knees, CT and MRI scans. Managed stakeholder expectations and provided feedback and information to patient groups, government agencies and professional associations regarding the Minister’s position or direction on issues. Developed policy options with the Ministers’ direction by leading regular resolve meetings with Assistant Deputy Ministers, Program Directors and Ministry staff. Assisted the Press Secretary and the Issues Manager in developing strategies to address key issues and identifying opportunities to highlight key health achievements.