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.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career,



discover your possible at the NRC.

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.

Screening criteria

Education

Post‑secondary education in a technical, engineering or scientific discipline related to the position.





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

Experience

- Significant* experience with the secure 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
- 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.

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

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self‑assessment tests.

Assessment criteria

Technical competencies

- 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 Maintenanc

📌 In-Fab Maintenance Technical Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
📍 Ottawa