Faculty and Staff Profile
Nick Charette
Faculty/Departments:
Trades and Technical
Positions/Titles:
Faculty
Area of Expertise: Plumbing Appr Harmonized, Plumbing & Piping Fndtn Hrmnzd
I grew up as the son of a contractor in beautiful Victoria, BC. I entered the construction
field myself in the late 90s as the construction sector was gaining momentum. My background
is working in a full mechanical commercial construction environment — including large
retail, assisted care living, institutional buildings, offices and multi-story residential
projects — where my responsibilities have included natural gas and propane systems,
hydronic heating systems, solar themal systems, storm/gray water retention and delivery
systems, fire protection, potable water distribution and drain, waste and venting
systems.
In 2007, my family and I moved to the Comox Valley. A year later, at the request of
my union manager, I taught a course at NIC and have been teaching at the college ever
since. Sometimes, you never know what you will like until you try it! Being a trades
instructor is a rewarding challenge and I love seeing apprentices mature into successful
journeypersons and peers in the field.