Technical Officer, Pre-Clean

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

Classification: TO-2

Tenure: Term*

Duration: 1 year

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements:
Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

*Note: The intent of this hiring process is to fill various term positions for the night and weekend shifts.

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The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Pre-clean to support the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC). The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent will be involved in, hands-on Wafer Fabrication activities while maintaining high standards of quality to support our client’s demand. The Technical Officer, is a member of a team of Technical Specialists responsible for the performance of a wide range of wafer processes on shift. The successful candidate will be working in the Wet Etch process area of the facility by processing Indium Phosphide wafers for all client projects according to process instructions contained in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and the schedule set by the operations and planning team. In addition, there will be requirement to process material using common fabrication tools, and perform metrology.

The position focuses primarily on the safe, careful and precise preparation of wet chemical mixtures and the processing of semiconductor wafers in these chemistries.

The Government of Canada has decided to undertake a spin-off of the NRC's Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) into a commercial entity with firmly Canadian foundations and with Canadian industrial development at its core.

For more information, visit Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

A post-secondary education in a Technical, Engineering, or Scientific discipline related to the position.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* hands-on experience supporting manufacturing processes in a clean room environment.
• Basic experience in the analysis and interpretation of data from material assessment.
• Significant* hands-on experience with the safe use of chemicals and chemical processing in a clean room laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Significant* experience in the preparation and use of wet chemical mixtures and equipment supporting their use.

*Significant experience is defined as two (2) to five (5) years.

Condition of employment

• Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

• Must be available to work night shift or weekend shift schedules.
• Must qualify to work in a controlled Goods Zone, training will be provided.
• Must be able to work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Ability to manage time to maximize productivity.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and to use manufacturing databases.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and legislation required to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment within the laboratory environment and its affiliated office space.
• Ability to follow procedures for wet chemical preparation and use in manufacturing, conducting test, performing analysis of experimental data, and documenting results.

Behavioural competencies

• Technology support - Communication (Level 1)
• Technology support - Initiative (Level 1)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 1)
• Technology support - Client focus (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support

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Compensation

From $55,777 to $78,873 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and safely in a laboratory environment.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (26337) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 4506454208

Closing Date: 12 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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