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.

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 recent 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 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.

📌 Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD) (Gloucester)
🏢 National Research Council Canada
📍 Gloucester