In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer

National Research Council of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada seeks an In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer for the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre in Ottawa. The role supports complex experiments and facilities operations in a ISO 5/6 clean room, reporting to the Technical Supervisor.

You will join a team of technologists, perform asset management and preventative maintenance on advanced equipment, and apply engineering drawings and CAD in daily tasks while adhering to WHMIS and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical, engineering or scientific discipline related to the position.
• Significant experience with safe operation, maintenance/verification/repair and/or installation of semiconductor or photonic manufacturing equipment in CVD, MOCVD, ETCH, Metrology or Photolithography.
• Significant experience in a technical support role in a fast-paced semiconductor research or manufacturing in a cleanroom environment.
• Significant experience with project management activities.
• Basic experience writing procedures, analyzing data with Microsoft Office and CAD; basic first aid and emergency response training would be asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of complex experiments in a clean-room environment.
• Perform asset management and proactive/preventive maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing and photonic fabrication equipment.
• Support facilities operation and ensure safety and compliance with WHMIS and OH&S regulations.

Skills

Safety practices

WHMIS knowledge

Instrumentation repair

Reading engineering drawings

Electrical/Mechanical/Vacuum systems

Teamwork

Self-development

Education

Post-secondary education in technical, engineering or scientific discipline related to the position

Significant experience (2–6 years) with semiconductor/photonic equipment

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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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.

OrganizationalUnit:Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 1 year

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.

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The role

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

The In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer is a member of a team of engineering Technologists who work autonomously reporting directly to the Technical Supervisor. The In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer is responsible for providing specialized technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of complex experiments, and facilities operation in a clean room environment (ISO 5, 6). This position also provides asset management services, proactive and preventative maintenance on a suite of sophisticated Semiconductor Manufacturing and Photonic Fabrication Equipment.

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 .

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 a technical, engineering or scientific discipline related to the position.

• Significant* experience with the safe operation, maintenance/verification/repair and/or installation of a suite of Semiconductor or Photonic device manufacturing equipment in any of the following technologies: CVD, MOCVD, ETCH, Metrology or Photolithography;
• Significant* experience in a technical support role associated with a fast-paced semiconductor research or manufacturing in a cleanroom environment;
• Significant* experience with project management related activities;
• Significant* experience in hazardous gas or chemical handling;
• Basic experience writing procedures, analyzing data utilizing Microsoft Office Suites and CAD software; and
• Basic first aid and emergency response training or experience would be considered an asset.

*Significant experience is defined as experience acquired over a period of two (2) to six (6) 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; and
• Must qualify to work in a Controlled Goods Zone. Training will be provided.

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

• Solid Knowledge of safe practices for working with chemicals, compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, and electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems;
• Solid Knowledge of best practices for Preventive Maintenance of manufacturing or facilities support equipment;
• Solid Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety regulations required to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment within the laboratory environment and its affiliated office space;
• Solid Knowledge of instrumentation and electronics diagnosis/repair;
• Ability to interpret and apply technical direction from a variety of sources including engineering drawings, facility interface documentation, data acquisition systems, Installation/repair manuals, industry standards and standardized procedures;
• Ability to install, repair and pro-actively maintain complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment; and
• Ability to design and build or modify complex electro-mechanical equipment to official standards and best practices.
• Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

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 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 therequisition number (26338) to:

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