Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

At TerrAscend, we’re on a mission to elevate the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate exceptional marijuana therapies for patients 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’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Together we grow, shaping the future of cannabis. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of something extraordinary!

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that how we work together truly matters. Our employees are passionate about what we do and how and why we do it. TerrAscend’s most successful team members understand that serving our patients, customers, and each other is what excels our growth. To keep thriving, we continue to bring together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and outstanding patient and customer experiences. This is how we continue to set the industry standard.

Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will report to and assist the EHS Manager in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting a culture of health and safety throughout our operations. This role involves hands-on work in production facilities and retail environments, requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

• 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

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments across production and retail sites.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of EHS programs and policies.
• Support employee training programs on safety protocols, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries, providing detailed reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Maintain and update safety records, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with customizing and generating reports and dashboards to monitor key EHS data and metrics.
• Assist with OSHA, EPA, and state-specific cannabis industry compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and support facility emergency response plans and drills.
• Monitor and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory and distribution.
• Perform air quality, noise, and environmental monitoring as required.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding safety concerns and provide guidance on best practices.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in EHS, preferably in manufacturing, production, or retail settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-level regulations; cannabis industry experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel across states as needed (up to 25%).
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, or related safety training is a plus.

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*** 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.