Compliance Specialist - Cannabis

Compliance Specialist

DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high quality, innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment. With over 1500+ employees we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and we have begun our aggressive national expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cannabis Compliance Specialist to ensure our organization's adherence to all relevant regulations and standards in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of local, state, and federal cannabis regulations, demonstrate excellent analytical skills, and be adept at interpreting complex compliance requirements. The Cannabis Compliance Specialist will collaborate with various departments to establish and maintain effective compliance programs, conduct regular audits, and provide guidance to ensure the organization operates within legal parameters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Regulatory Research and Analysis:

• Stay current with local, state, and federal cannabis regulations and industry best practices
• Conduct in-depth analysis of regulatory changes and communicate the impact on the organization

Policy Development:

• Collaborate with legal and operational teams to develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures
• Ensure that policies align with current regulations and industry standards

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees, fostering a culture of compliance awareness
• Provide ongoing education to staff regarding changes in regulations and compliance requirements

Compliance Audits:

• Plan and execute regular compliance audits to assess adherence to established policies and procedures
• Compile audit findings and collaborate with relevant departments to address identified issues promptly

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance-related activities, reports, and documentation
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports in a timely manner

Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, legal, and quality assurance, to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and facilitate inspections or inquiries

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Advise management on the potential impact of regulatory changes on business operations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Meticulous attention to detail - must be able to transcribe numerical data, label inventory, and review/verify product labeling and with a very high degree of accuracy
• Strong organizational skills - experience with physical and/or digital recordkeeping (file management) strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - must be able to both follow and provide instructions and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations
• Results-driven and task-oriented - able to exhibit strong task management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be quickly adaptable and open to change
• General prior knowledge of workplace health and safety standards
• In-depth knowledge of cannabis regulations at the local, state, and federal levels
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements
• Prior experience with METRC seed-to-sale tracking software
• Must have reliable transportation

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 2+ years' compliance experience in highly regulated industry
• 2+ years' experience working in cannabis compliance
• METRC experience required
• Specific experience in cannabis cultivation/manufacturing operations strongly preferred
• Experience leading inspections and audits and completing corrective action plans
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite - must be comfortable reading, comprehending, and editing spreadsheets, SOPs, and other technical documents
• Prior inventory management experience - preferred
• Prior experience enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Prior experience reading and understanding certificates of analysis (COAs) - preferred

EEOC: DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.