Talent Acquisition Specialist

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

At TerrAscend, we are dedicated to elevating the lives of our patients and customers by cultivating exceptional marijuana therapies and high-quality products for legalized adult recreational use. As one of North America's largest and fastest-growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators, we are at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the cannabis industry. We believe that collaboration and passion are key to our success, and we are looking for bright minds to join our team and help us shape the future of cannabis.

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, 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.
• Undertake recruiting projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required.
• Internal recruiting or cannabis industry experience is 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 skills—ability 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.

Benefits

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

Application Instructions

Please refer to the application portal for specific instructions.

Company Information

TerrAscend is a leading multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator committed to cultivating exceptional marijuana therapies and high-quality products. We are dedicated to innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative work environment.