A jig for handling a CAN-package semiconductor laser having a semiconductor laser mounted on a pedestal, a cap which is put on one surface of the pedestal and covers the semiconductor laser, and a lead pin which is electrically connected to the semiconductor laser and protrudes from the other surface of the pedestal includes: a base part provided with a recessed part to which the pedestal is fitted; a terminal pad provided on a recessed-part bottom surface and being in contact with the lead pin; and a terminal pin electrically connected to the terminal pad and protruding from the base part.