Nathan Pulice

Nathan is the Owner of Meridian West Mechanical Ltd. With family members in plumbing, he decided to pivot into the trades and started as a plumbing apprentice. Over the first decade of his career, he specialized in complex projects. Wanting to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions, he started Meridian West Mechanical in 2012.

Recognizing the intergenerational differences and gap in skilled talent within the industry, Nathan advocates for increased efforts in schools and job fairs to promote careers in the trades. Additionally, Nathan sees untapped opportunities for younger professionals wanting to advance and grow in their careers. “There are good opportunities for younger people to put their nose into the field, learn about it, and move up.”

Nathan’s advice for the younger generation wanting to enter the trades is to approach their careers with a learning mindset and continuously elevate through certifications and educational resources: “My advice would be to come in with a learning attitude. Show initiative and try new things.”

Nathan’s goals are to increase awareness of pathways in the trades in British Columbia and to improve efforts in schools to highlight trade career opportunities.

Nathan is a father to three children. In his spare time, he’s involved with his children’s sporting activities. As an owner, Nathan prioritizes his employees’ wellbeing by ensuring access to mental health resources and fostering a work environment focused on work-life balance.