Each of us at Moving2Canada has successfully settled into life in Canada. We know what it takes, who to ask for help, and how to make it all work.
Our goal is to help you achieve success in Canada, however you define it.
Ruairi Spillane, Managing Director
After observing a need for independent objective advice around planning a move to Canada, Ruairi launched Moving2Canada in 2011. Having moved from Ireland in 2008, he was determined to build a community where newcomers could share information and support. Ruairi is a proud dual citizen of both Ireland and Canada.
In his free time, Ruairi can be found snowboarding, hiking, camping, visiting Ireland or checking out other corners of the globe for adventure.
Hugo O'Doherty, Product Manager
Hugo brings nearly a decade of industry experience to the Moving2Canada team.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Hugo has moved to Montreal not once, but twice — the second time in 2013. After a great period helping Moving2Canada find its feet after launch, Hugo went on to work for one of Canada’s largest immigration law firms for more than three years. He came home to Moving2Canada in early 2018.
Hugo has observed Canada’s ever-changing immigration system from both sides, as applicant and professionally. As a result, he understands the needs and goals of newcomers and representatives alike.
Hugo has also worked in New York, Southern California, and Ghana. In his free time, he can be heard conjugating French verbs all wrong or explaining the offside rule to confused Canadians.
Dane Stewart, Head of Content Strategy
Dane is Moving2Canada’s Head of Content Strategy, adding more than five years’ experience in Canadian immigration to the team. Originally from small town Nova Scotia, Dane made the move to the big city of Montreal for university and has been there ever since. He’s an experienced researcher and communications professional with a writing and production background spanning a range of media.
Dane’s your prototypical slightly anxious millennial, battling an addiction to podcasts and doing his best not to kill his houseplants.
Maria Hasson, Recruitment Consultant
Maria joined the Moving2Canada team in November, 2018 to work on the recruitment side of the business, Outpost Recruitment.
As a Quantity Surveyor with years of experience estimating and managing contracts from a consultant, EPCM and general contractor perspective, Maria brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Outpost.
Originally from Co. Armagh, Ireland, Maria moved to Canada in 2009 initially living in Calgary and shortly after settling in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Maria is a proud dual citizen of both Ireland and Canada.
In her free time Maria can be found having picnics with her family, skiing, camping or sampling local coffee shops. Maria loves adventure and travels when possible.
Wayne McMahon, Web Developer
Wayne is Moving2Canada’s Web Developer, and has been in the industry for more than six years. He joined the Moving2Canada team in February, 2018 and looks after all things technical.
Wayne hails from Tipperary, Ireland and has worked in both Ireland and Australia. He has worked with many different clients, including Virgin Airways, Rio Tinto, and Adare Manor.
Wayne can occasionally be found playing gigs in local pubs and taking hikes with his two dogs. He also likes to travel whenever and wherever he can.
Stephen Tadgh, Content Developer
Stephen. or ‘THE guy with the camera’ is Moving2Canada’s content creator with over 10 years’ experience producing broadcast and commercial television projects. Stephen jumped headfirst into the digital content world with his own company that helped launch Ireland’s first fitness app, and created social media campaigns for everything from non-profits to international legal firms. He loves anything camera related and spends an unhealthy amount of time watching review videos about gear he doesn’t need to buy but inevitably will.
Since arriving in Vancouver in late 2021, Stephen has taken on the challenge of finding the city’s best coffee. These coffee breaks punctuate bouts of exciting activities like snowboarding, climbing the grouse grind and searching for bears. Stephen’s heart could probably do with some TLC. If you happen to stumble across Stephen while he is out and about filming make sure and say hi!
Shanna Smith, Junior Web Developer
Starting in the spring of 2022, Shanna kickstarted her career into web development by joining the Moving2Canada team. Coming from a background in psychology, she is interested in UX/UI design.
Born and raised in Mississauga, Canada she lives with her two mischievous cats, Ruu and Riko.
Her past times include indulging in all things Japanese media such as anime, manga and collecting nendoroids.