Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job description

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 cyclerecruiting 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 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.

$65,000 - $73,000 a year

This role is salaried, non-exempt (overtime eligible).

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Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)

- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and their dependents.

- Mental Health & Wellness Support – Access to the AI-powered Sabender platform, confidential counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching, and discounts at Husk Fitness.

- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous PTO to support work–life balance (availability may vary by state—ask your recruiter for details).

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more.

- Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and care for your growing family.

- 401(k) with Company Match – Save for the future with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.

- Pet Insurance – Affordable coverage options to keep your pets healthy.

- Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensary locations.

- Recognition Program – Earn points through peer-to-peer recognition and redeem for Amazon rewards or gift cards.

- Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid protection for life’s unexpected moments.

\*\*\* Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend. .