Doug Harty
Journeyman Plumber | 5 Years Experience

Best Plumbers Nanaimo – Doug Harty: Trusted Journeyman Plumber at Norm’s Plumbing

1.  What’s your name and job title at Norm’s?

Doug Harty , Red Seal Plumber.

2.  How long have you been working at Norm’s?

Doug Harty is a Red Seal Plumber and certified backflow tester at Norm’s, and he’s currently working toward his gas fitter certification. He’s been in the plumbing trade since 2020 and joined the Norm’s team in April 2025.

3.  What inspired you to get into plumbing/HVAC/your trade?

Doug got into the trades after high school with a simple coin flip—trade school or university. When it landed on trades, he narrowed his options down to aircraft maintenance or plumbing, and plumbing won. He spent about four and a half years working on the construction and building side of the industry before moving into service work.

4.  What do you enjoy most about your job or working at Norm’s?

What Doug enjoys most about working at Norm’s is the sense of community within the company. After 4.5 years in construction, stepping into the service side of plumbing has been a welcome change of pace. He’s proud of the experience he’s gained so far and is looking forward to continuing to build his skills in residential service.

6.  What’s your approach when working in a customer’s home?

When working in a customer’s home, Doug treats it the same way he would his parents’ home—with care, respect, and attention to detail.

7.  What do you like to do when you’re not working?

Outside of work, Doug enjoys gaming, reading, walking his dog, fishing, and exploring the island.

8.  Anything else you’d like people to know about you?

A fun fact about Doug didn’t grow up on the island; he moved from Kelowna in 2021 and has been happy to call it home ever since.