Community Highlight: Nic Tymchuk
Our community is an integral part of the success of our company. HAVN’s vision and vitality are brought to life with the support from our community members helping us work towards achieving this dream. It is our pleasure to highlight some of our members, to showcase their incredible talents, hard work, and creativity in our weekly segments.
Nic Tymchuk is the master of all the liquid-related mechanical systems on HAVN, including all the plumbing for hot tubs, cold pools, drainage, and pumping systems. His expertise and skill are unparalleled.
While he appears to put up a tough exterior and naturally shy demeanor, Nic embodies an enigmatic coolness that draws people in, captivating admiration from all those around him. Nic is always up for a laugh, and has an outstanding solutions-oriented mindset while taking on new challenges. With many talents, Nic is also an exceptional jiu-jitsu competitor and avid surfer, with an unwavering commitment to mastering his craft.
Over the last two years, Nic has been running his own successful business, First Peak Plumbing.
Q: What are you working on for the HAVN project?
I am installing all the plumbing on the boat so that includes all of the drainage, the water, and the pump for the sanitary off the boat.
Q: Is there anything specific that makes you excited to be working on such a unique project?
The environment is really exciting. I was really excited to start working on the project because Nick would tell me there’s fourteen foot ceilings and beams everywhere but I couldn’t fully picture it until I actually got on it. It is definitely a totally one of a kind project.
Q: Did you think that HAVN was going to get approved?
Oh yeah for sure, it was an incredible idea.
Q: What is your background and how did you end up doing the type of work you’re doing right now?
I have been plumbing for eight years. I started in commercial construction, working on a lot of condos and big commercial projects and then I moved to residential for a few years. I was doing side jobs everyday when I realized I could do this myself so I have been working on my own for two years now. I find working on my own way more fulfilling.
Q: Do you have any other businesses or passions projects that you’re working on or anything you’re interested in pursuing in the future?
I practice jiu jitsu almost every day and eventually one day would like to turn that into my career. I found the martial art very interesting so one day about three years ago I decided to give it a try. I go to Zuma in downtown Victoria.
Q: What are some things you love about working and living on the West Coast?
I’ve lived here my whole life, it’s a great place to live and work and I love it because everything you could want is here on the West Coast. There is a little bit of everything here in Victoria no matter what your interest is. You can go surfing, kayaking, go for a hike up a mountain or go rock climbing, everything is here.
Q: What are some fun facts about you?
Well as I previously mentioned I really like jujitsu. I do that almost every day. I love surfing. I typically go to Jordan River and Sombrio Beach and sometimes Tofino as well. The winter is the best time for surfing, it’s when the best waves are, but I love to surf all year round. I like hiking as well, basically I like doing all the classic Vancouver Island things.
