Administrative Assistant – QA & Engineering
Location: Winnipeg, MB (2070 Logan Ave)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About us:
Cadorath is a family‑owned Canadian company founded in 1954, specializing in manufacturing, repairing, and enhancing critical component parts for the aviation, agriculture, industrial, mining, and oil & gas sectors. With facilities in Canada and the U.S., we support customers ranging from local operators to major global OEMs. Our capabilities include precision manufacturing, aerospace engine and component repair and overhaul, auger manufacturing, and a wide range of advanced metal finishing and special processes.
Join Our Team
Cadorath is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Quality Assurance (QA) and Engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys keeping processes organized, and takes pride in supporting technical teams that play a critical role in delivering quality products and services.
As the Administrative Assistant for QA & Engineering, you will help maintain document control systems, support administrative processes, coordinate information flow, and ensure teams have the organizational support they need to focus on operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Document Control Support
- Maintain accurate and organized digital filing systems for Quality Assurance and Engineering documentation.
- Manage controlled document revision, distribution, and release processes.
- Prepare, format, update, and distribute reports, procedures, forms, and other documentation.
- Assist with data entry, document scanning, record maintenance, and routine administrative activities.
- Support compliance and audit readiness through accurate document management.
Team & Operational Support
- Provide administrative support to QA and Engineering personnel.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating communications, and tracking action items.
- Support department initiatives and special projects as assigned.
- Help ensure information is maintained accurately and efficiently within company systems.
Reception & Office Support
- Provide reception desk coverage as required.
- Assist with maintaining an organized and professional office environment.
- Support company-wide initiatives, events, and administrative activities.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with employees across multiple departments and business units.
- Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide ad hoc administrative assistance to leadership and colleagues as needed.
- Adapt to evolving responsibilities as business needs change.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an administrative, office support, or document control role.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience supporting technical, manufacturing, quality, or engineering teams is considered an asset.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation: A fair and market‑aligned wage structure.
- Comprehensive benefits: Group Health and Dental Benefits to support employee well‑being.
- Retirement savings: Group RRSP Plan with employer contributions.
- Employee incentives: Additional programs that reward performance and commitment.
- Training and development: On‑the‑job training provided for the right candidate.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
