Cannabis Compliance Specialist

APCO • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Cannabis Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting Golden Grail Group’s compliance and regulatory readiness across Oregon operations. This position helps ensure day-to-day compliance practices are consistently followed and that internal monitoring systems remain accurate, organized, and proactive. This role will conduct routine inspections, assist with audit preparation, support compliance reporting, and help identify trends or risk areas. The Compliance Specialist will work closely with operational leaders to strengthen compliance processes through improved training, documentation, and SOP development.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years of professional compliance experience required
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must hold a valid OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit or be able to obtain one prior to start date
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail
• Understanding of Oregon cannabis regulations and compliance expectations
• Familiarity with cannabis products, terminology, and general industry knowledge
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities
• Ability to adapt to regulatory and operational changes in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively across departments and build strong working relationships
• Integrity and accountability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Detail-oriented and documentation focused
• Collaborative and team-driven approach
• Professional communication and relationship-building skills
• Sound judgment and consistency in decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Cannabis industry experience preferred; experience in retail or hospitality environments is a plus
• METRC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support facility licensing activities, including renewals, inspections, and new license preparation
• Maintain organized records of cannabis licensing, permits, and related certifications
• Track renewal timelines and compliance deadlines to ensure requirements are met on schedule
• Communicate upcoming deadlines and potential risks to appropriate stakeholders
• Stay current on OLCC rule changes and Oregon regulatory updates affecting cannabis operations
• Provide regular updates on regulatory changes and potential impacts to company processes
• Assist with compliance communication and training initiatives as policies and procedures evolve
• Perform compliance checks at company locations and document findings
• Conduct inventory audits and reconcile results to support inventory accuracy and METRC integrity
• Complete quarterly OSHA and workplace safety audits and report outcomes
• Support corrective action planning and follow-up tracking as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed