Technical Officer, Surfaces and Interfaces

Technical Officer, Surfaces and Interfaces
NRC Institute for Microstructural Sciences (NRC-IMS)

Ottawa - Ontario

TO-3
This is a 2-year term position from the date of reporting.
Background

Vision

The NRC Institute for Microstructural Sciences (NRC-IMS) will
be recognized as a global leader in discovering quantum,
electronic, and photonic properties of leading edge and
emerging materials, developing devices and integrating them
into complex IT-enabled systems delivering technology
solutions for Canadians.

Mission

The NRC Institute for Microstructural Sciences (NRC-IMS)
uniquely applies its leading-edge capability in photonics,
quantum- and nano-technologies to transfer its discoveries
and technology development into deliverable prototypes and
integrated system solutions for health, environment, energy,
security and communication sectors. NRC-IMS partners with
industry, academia and other government departments to
deliver industrially relevant R&D and the opening of new

market opportunities. NRC-IMS is aligned with NRC’s vision to
‘put science at work for Canada’.

Values

   ƒ   Agility and flexibility: we believe in the power of
       teamwork to remain globally competitive and achieve
       impact; we adapt our activities to prepare for the future
       and respond to more immediate needs and timelines of
       clients and partners.
   ƒ   Risk-taking: through our creativity, we de-risk future
       technologies for our clients and partners.
   ƒ   Trust and respect: we extend trust and respect to staff,
       clients and partners and hold to the highest standard of
       professionalism.
   ƒ   Positive and safe work environment: we work in a multi-
       disciplinary and multi-cultural environment that supports
       excellence and work-life balance.
   ƒ   Accountability: we embrace our individual and collective
       responsibilities for decisions and actions the impact the
       performance of IMS and NRC.

For more information on NRC-IMS please visit: http://ims-
ism.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/main_e.html

Your Challenge
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Surfaces and Interfaces Group investigates surface and
interfacial structures of materials of strategic interest to IMS.
The group also performs analysis in support of IMS projects, for
collaborators and external clients.
The Group operates a set of chemical (e.g. SIMS, Auger, XPS
etc.), physical (XTEM, SEM, AFM etc.) and optical (Raman, PL,
ellipsometry) characterization instruments and an ultra high
vacuum cluster tool for in-situ process (ISP) development and
analysis.
The incumbent will be responsible for the general maintenance
of an optical spectroscopy laboratory and for routine optical
characterization measurements (e.g. Raman,
photoluminescence spectroscopy, ellipsometry etc) on
semiconductor samples.
KEY ACTIVITIES

Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots the optical spectroscopy
laboratory, which includes activities such as maintenance of
lasers and ancillary equipment, cleaning and aligning optical
components, filter replacements, operation of cryostats, etc.
Performs routine optical characterization measurements on
semiconductor-based samples, using techniques such as
photoluminescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy or
ellipsometry, organization of data, analysis of experimental
data, etc.
Assists the Research Officer (or principal investigator) in the
preparation of functionalized surfaces suitable for sensor
applications using a Raman scattering detection scheme.
Provides instruction to visitors and students on the operation of
equipment in the optical characterization laboratory.
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
Technical diploma in the physical sciences or engineering.
Experience
Significant experience using and maintaining complex scientific
equipment in an R&D optical spectroscopy laboratory.
Condition of Employment
Reliability Status

Language Requirements
English
Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following
criteria:
Technical Competencies:
Solid knowledge of optical components and vacuum
equipment.
Knowledge required in areas such as optics, electronics,
vacuum, cryogenics and computer control of experiments (PC,
Labview and GPIB interface standard).
Knowledge of safety practices for working with compress
gases, cryogenic fluids and electrical, mechanical and vacuum
systems.

Ability to handle and mount optical components (samples such
as semiconductors), lasers and other equipment in an optical
spectroscopy laboratory.
Ability to maintain, repair, assemble, troubleshoot and test
electrical, optical, vacuum, mechanical, cryogenic and
computer equipment.
Acquisition, organization and analysis of scientific data.
Behavioural Competencies:

Initiative (Level 2)

Teamwork (Level 2)

Client Focus (Level 2)

Results Orientation (Level 2)

Communication (Level 2)

For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the
following competency profile(s): Research
Technician/Technologist

All competency profiles are available at: http://careers-
carrieres.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/jobsnow/competencies_e.html.
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with
NRC's directives.
Salary Range
From $45,359 to $62,119 per annum.
Closing Date
08/25/2008 (33 days)
Applications will be accepted until 23:59 Eastern Standard
Time
Notes
This position is being advertised internally and externally
simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to
internal applicants.

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              Please do not fax or email your applications.

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            closing date.

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            the following formats:
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            As an employer who values diversity in its
            workforce, we encourage candidates to self-
            identify as members of the following designated
            groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal
            peoples and persons with disabilities. Measures
            for accommodation are available to all candidates
            retained for further assessment.
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description E-mail: hrb.imscomp.ext@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
            Telephone: (613) 990-1371