Production Manager, Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Inc.

Production Manager, Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Inc.

The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Inc. (Fedoruk Centre) is inviting applications for a Production Manager to manage the production of radiopharmaceuticals at the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility (Facility).

The Fedoruk Centre was established in 2011 under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, with an independent Board of Directors and a sole Member, the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The purpose of the Fedoruk Centre is to help place Saskatchewan among global leaders of nuclear research, development and training through investment in partnerships with academia and industry. The Facility is owned by USask and operated by the Fedoruk Centre. The facility encompasses a high-current ACSI TR24 cyclotron; cGMP-level radiopharmaceutical laboratories including hot cells, auto-synthesis units and a quality control system (HPLC, GC, TLC); a suite of shielded work areas with radiochemistry equipment; two small-animal PET-CT scanners for preclinical research; and a suite of tools for nuclear imaging of living plants. Besides serving as a resource for academic and industrial researchers, the Facility supplies fludeoxyglucose (FDG) for PET-CT scanning in regional hospitals. The Facility is licensed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as a Class II Nuclear Facility. Radiopharmaceuticals are manufactured in compliance with regulations of the CNSC and Health Canada.

The salary range for this Production Manager position is $74,727-121,878 per annum. Placement within the range is dependent upon education and experience. This is a full-time continuing position with an anticipated start date in December 2026/January 2027. This position is not within any collective bargaining unit. The Fedoruk Centre corporate values can be found at https://fedorukcentre.ca/who-we-are/brand-values.php

How to Apply

Refer to the attached Job Profile for detailed qualifications and job description. Please submit a covering letter and resume in PDF format by email to [email protected], with Subject Line: Production Manager; [your name]. Applicants must submit either a copy of their valid Canadian work permit or proof of citizenship/permanent residency status.

This position will be posted until filled. Screening will begin on/about Nov 15, 2026. While the Fedoruk Centre thanks all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to:
Niki Schrie, Human Resources & Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Production Manager supervises a team of technologists supporting the operation of the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility (Facility). The Production Manager is accountable for the production of radiopharmaceuticals for regional hospitals and for maintaining the Facility equipment in a state of readiness for access by users to advance nuclear imaging methods with applications to life sciences or health care.

NATURE OF WORK: Reporting to the Facility General Manager, the Production Manager supervises a team of production technologists who support operation of the Facility by producing isotopes, radiochemicals and radiopharmaceuticals; and ensuring products are delivered for clinical applications in the region. The Production Manager works alongside subject-matter experts who are responsible for: safety; technical operations; compliance; quality; and scientific support for users who access the Facility. This team of subject matter experts, including the Production Manager, are responsible for projects to develop new Facility capabilities.

The primary work environment is a suite of offices and a laboratory environment, which is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. There is some exposure to ionizing radiation in a laboratory that is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions, highly regulated by provincial, federal, and internal quality and regulatory professionals.

Occasional travel within the university, province or elsewhere may be required. Flexibility to work occasional early morning and weekend shifts may be required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the production and shipping of radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemicals, with appropriate customer interfacing.
• Supervise technologists who facilitate day-to-day activities throughout the facility.
• Plan, evaluate and optimize irradiation and production schedules, operations and production technologist timetables, and production project timelines to balance workloads and deliverables, aligning with organizational priorities.
• Urgently respond to technical issues impacting time-sensitive manufacturing.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients on manufacturing matters including project planning, integrating production specifications on projects, and allocating resources to support project requirements and timelines.
• Support process improvements that advance Facility capabilities.
• Ensure all Facility equipment is maintained in a state of readiness for user access.
• Ensure prompt investigation of process failures, equipment failures and out-of-expectation results.
• Oversee the review and implementation of equipment tasks to ensure the Facility is maintained in a compliant state.
• Manage the specification, installation, qualification and commissioning of GMP equipment, including establishing new documentation and maintenance schedules.
• Provide leadership to sustain a safe, respectful and productive workplace, together with ensuring that the operations and production technologists are appropriately trained.
• Manage the Facility’s inventory of spares, tools, reagents and consumables.
• Ensure adherence to all CNSC regulations, GMP regulations at all times to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure that products meet specifications consistently.
• Other related duties that support the core activities and mission of the Fedoruk Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A recognized Bachelor of Science, emphasis in a relevant scientific discipline preferred.
• Adequate education in radiochemistry, including specialized training in PET chemistry and experience in the manufacturing of PERs.

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a production or scientific facility.
• 5 years of experience supervising technical resources.

Knowledge and Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of radioisotope, radiochemical and/or pharmaceutical production.
• Knowledge of equipment necessary to produce and purify radiochemicals, such as hot cells, synthesizers, dose calibrators, and dispensing systems.
• Knowledge of radiation safety, safe handling of radionuclides and radiochemistry.
• Knowledge of Health Canada GMP requirements, and CNSC regulations, considered an asset.
• Knowledge of how to respond appropriately when an issue is discovered in safety or compliance.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Communication – Openly communicating in a compelling, honest, persuasive and articulate manner, ensuring the message is clear, understood and consistent with objectives.
• Client Focus – Bringing excellence to internal or external clients by focusing efforts on discovering and meeting their needs.
• Conceptual & Analytical Ability – Understanding, analyzing, synthesizing and relating complex information and abstract variables; drawing logical conclusions and/or providing reasonable and creative alternatives.
• Developing Others – Developing others by providing a supportive growth environment and by
• coaching and mentoring.
• Initiative – Anticipating and dealing with problems and issues in a persistent manner, seizing opportunities that arise and going beyond what is expected.
• Results Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving quality results consistent with the Fedoruk Centre vision.
• Self-Knowing & Self Development – Assessing strengths and weaknesses, and engaging in ongoing self-development and improvement, maintaining effectiveness in the face of change or ambiguity.
• Teamwork – Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and working cooperatively and effectively within and across organizational units to achieve common goals.
• Valuing People – Treating people fairly, with dignity and integrity, to promote commitment and productivity.

Health requirement:

• Any offer of employment will be conditional on the results of a medical assessment and/or vision examination to the extent permissible under employment law (The Saskatchewan Employment Act, S‐15.1, 2013, as amended).

Department: Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Inc.
Status: Permanent Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $74,727.00 - 121,878.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 10/16/2026
Number of Openings: 1

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