WATCH: There are more jobs for the Halifax region, and once again they will be revolving around the National Defense sector, the largest employer in the city. Global’s David Squires reports.
HALIFAX – As part of a $2.3 million financial commitment from Boeing and the federal government, Bluedrop Training and Simulation in Halifax will develop a next generation rear-crew trainer for the Chinook helicopter program.
“We believe we can build a unique world class product here in Halifax that will fit the training and simulation requirements of many CH-47 Chinook users around the world,” said Jean-Claude Siew, the vice-president of technology and simulation for Bluedrop.
The project will not only sustain more than 200 jobs at the technology firm, but also create as many as 10 new ones. The mayor of Halifax calls the investment a welcome opportunity in growing the defense sector in the city.
“We are in the cusp of a new age of a long proud story in this military town. We are attracting new investment and new ideas — marrying technology with traditional trades,” said Mike Savage.
“We want your business, we have the people and we want more.”
Boeing is making the investment as part of the federal government’s Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, which was enacted in 2014.
The fact a Halifax firm was chosen to carry out the work is pleasing many.
“This investment shows confidence companies from around the world have in Nova Scotia and our business and entrepreneurial spirit,” said finance minister Diana Whalen.
After the $2.3 million is spent creating and developing the new helicopter simulator, Boeing and Bluedrop will then be able to put it to market for existing and future CH-47 chinook buyers.
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