Talent Acquisition Specialist (Dispensaries & Grow)

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Dispensaries & Grow)

At TerrAscend, we don't just grow cannabis we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we're here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community let's grow together.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for high volume, full cycle recruiting across our Grow & Process and Retail locations across multiple markets. You will play a vital role in finding and securing the best hourly and front-line salaried talent, while also contributing to recruitment marketing, community engagement, and candidate experience initiatives. Your work will directly support our mission to build a diverse and high-performing workforce, all while ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring teams alike.

Responsibilities :

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for positions across Grow & Process and Retail teams, from intake to onboarding.

Source candidates through a variety of channels including Lever (ATS), job boards, local outreach, and recruiting events.

Screen resumes candidates, conduct interviews, and support hiring managers through offer and negotiation stages.

Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and partner on best hiring practices.

Provide coaching to managers on interviewing, selection, and candidate experience.

Develop and maintain talent pipelines through community engagement with local schools, organizations, and workforce groups.

Represent TerrAscend at job fairs, hiring events, and site visits.

Partner with the Talent team on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts to ensure inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

Maintain accurate reporting of candidate pipelines and hiring progress through weekly and monthly dashboards.

Recruiting projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications :

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

3+ years of full cycle recruiting experience required; internal recruiting or cannabis industry experience preferred.

Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS tools, and job boards.

Experience using behavioral interview techniques across various roles and functions.

Strong project management skillsability to own hiring events and recruiting campaigns from start to finish.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

Willingness to travel up to 25% to visit local dispensaries, grow sites, and community partners.