Burnaby's Weatherhaven Resources Ltd. has just landed a $5.7 million subcontract by Boeing, the Department of National Defence announced Friday.
The subcontract is a direct result of a $1.2 billion contract inked in 2009 between the federal government and Boeing for the purchase of 15 medium-to-heavy-lift Chinook F-model helicopters (also known as CH-147F).
Weatherhaven, a supplier of portable shelters and shelter systems, will provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with portable repair and maintenance shelters for the CH-147 helicopters.
"Our government is proud to say that our investments in military equipment are contributing to the creation of highly skilled jobs across Canada – including right here in Metro Vancouver," said Kerry-Lynne Findlay, associate minister of national defence and MP for Delta-Richmond East.
The shelters can be airlifted or trucked to various locations as the air force requires.
Delivery of the shelters will be "in the near future."
