Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD)

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-3

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, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD) to support our Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC). The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The position will provide hands‑on process support for semiconductor prototype development and pre‑commercial production in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the operation and optimization of Metal‑Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition (MOCVD) processes, supporting the epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor materials used in advanced photonic and electronic device fabrication.

While the primary focus will be on MOCVD operations, the incumbent may also support other wafer fabrication activities as required. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of technical specialists, performing process operations, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. All work is conducted following established procedures and process instructions in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and scheduled by the operations and planning teams.

This opportunity will appeal to individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic, technology‑driven environment and who take pride in supporting the development of cutting‑edge photonic technologies that serve Canadian industry and research clients.

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

Post-secondary education in Electronic Engineering Technology, or scientific discipline related to the position or an appropriate combination of education and related work experience.

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

Experience

• Significant* hands-on experience operating complex manufacturing equipment used for epitaxial growth and semiconductor device fabrication.
• Basic** experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Significant* experience in the safe handling and processing of chemicals in a cleanroom laboratory or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Significant* experience in analyzing and interpreting process or metrology data.
• Basic** experience documenting process steps and results using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent production tracking platform.
• Significant* experience with wet‑chemistry processing, such as III‑V wet‑etching, pre‑cleans, and surface preparation methods used in semiconductor wafer fabrication.
• Basic** experience supporting other wafer fabrication activities, such as photolithography, etch, thin‑film deposition, and metrology, as required to meet production priorities.

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

**Basic experience is defined as 6 months to 12 months.

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; and
• 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

• Knowledge of semiconductor materials and epitaxial growth principles as applied to MOCVD processes.
• Ability to operate and monitor complex fabrication equipment, such as MOCVD reactors, following established process instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform routine equipment checks, calibrations, and basic maintenance to ensure stable and repeatable process performance.
• Ability to rigorously follow manufacturing procedures in a technical environment and to support senior staff in executing and documenting related analyses.
• Ability to use standard software tools (e.g., Word, Excel) and manufacturing databases for data entry and retrieval.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations required to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory and office environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and operations staff to support production schedules and process objectives.

Behavioural competencies

• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

From $66,126 to $91,012 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.
• The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and safely in a laboratory environment.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• 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 (26336) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 6134478528

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

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