Technical Officer, Pre-Clean

National Research Council of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada (NRC) invites applications for the role of Technical Officer, Pre-clean at the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre. The incumbent will join a team of Technical Specialists to perform wafer fabrication and metrology on shift, ensuring high quality in accordance with MES and operations planning.

Primary focus is on wet chemistry preparation and semiconductor wafer processing, with emphasis on safety and precision in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• 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 defined as two to five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on wafer fabrication activities focusing on Indium Phosphide wafers.
• Work in the Wet Etch process area according to MES instructions and production schedules.
• Process materials using fabrication tools and perform metrology.
• Prepare and mix wet chemical solutions safely and accurately for production.

Skills

Clean room experience

Chemicals handling

Wet chemical processes

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

Technical/Engineering/Scientific education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing databases

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-2

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.*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.

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.

• 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).

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

• 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.

Competency Profile(s)

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

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 therequisition number (26337) to:

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

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.