Compliance Administrator

Centerville, UT
Full Time
Compliance
Mid Level

Job Title: Compliance Administrator

Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, with work on weekends, as needed

Location: Centerville, Utah / Grantsville, Utah

Status: Full-time

Compensation: $55,000 to $65,000 based on experience

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday during normal business hours

Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP)

 

About WholesomeCo: At WholesomeCo you are not just filling a seat, you are helping us constantly be better and improve. We look at each new hire as an opportunity to level up our company. Each new hire should bring a high level of transparency, communication, work ethic, curiosity, and balance out assertiveness while maintaining respectful dialogue with their coworkers. We hope we bring out the best in each person we hire and we hope each new hire will help us find innovative ways for us to be better in return. We want each employee to have an enjoyable experience at WholesomeCo by making each day enjoyable and setting time aside to have fun in group settings regularly. WholesomeCo is leading the movement to normalize cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. Various medical cannabis services are offered, including statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, as well as retail, drive-thru, online pick-up services through its pharmacy in West Bountiful, an in-house built app for patients, innovative technology resources, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis processing of our constantly growing line of WholesomeCo branded products. Our vertically integrated company is well known for its technology-driven approach, our focus on data, and perpetual innovation. WholesomeCo is committed to improving medical cannabis accessibility by putting patients' needs first and guiding them along their personal cannabis journeys. 

Our company is in search of a Compliance Administrator to oversee and manage our Company’s medical cannabis production compliance program in Centerville and Grantsville, Utah to develop SOPs, review and evaluate compliance issues, and ensure compliance regulations are followed.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversees and manages the compliance program at the company’s indoor and outdoor cultivation and processing facilities in Centerville and Grantsville, Utah.
  • Assists the company’s Head of Compliance to build and maintain the compliance program at the company’s cultivation and processing facilities, including reviewing and evaluating compliance policies and procedures and related issues.
  • Adhering to the company’s mission statement and core values, while at the same time maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism in all business interactions.
  • Understanding the compliance requirements imposed by the Utah State Legislature, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), the Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), and all other relevant political subdivisions/municipalities that may regulate medical cannabis production in Utah.
  • Staying up to date with applicable regulations and pending regulatory changes, while following and remaining current on the ever-evolving nature of cannabis compliance best practices.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in relevant professional organizations.
  • Planning, developing, reviewing, administering, maintaining, and revising the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standards of conduct for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or other improper conduct.
  • Creating and maintaining relationships with state and local regulatory contacts, including but not limited to UDAF, DHHS, Centerville City, Tooele County, and etc.
  • Helping to prepare for facility inspections, government regulatory investigations, and any external audits.
  • Attending state and local inspections and meeting with state and local regulators and inspectors, as needed.
  • Reviewing findings of all inspections, including any corresponding notices of non-compliance, citations and fines, or other warning letters, and preparing written responses and corrective action plans, where applicable.
  • Ensuring thorough investigation of incidents where compliance/safety is compromised to analyze root causes and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
  • Assisting with remedial actions to address any gaps in facility operational compliance and mitigate future risks.
  • Assuring that company SOPs are being followed; that performance in the organization meets the minimum company standards of conduct and disposition; and that the management of the company, employees, and contractors are compliant with the rules and regulations of all applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Scheduling and managing daily, weekly, and monthly compliance audits (internal and external), reviews, and filings.
  • Completing monthly compliance audits using the Simplifya software platform.
  • Monitoring and coordinating with the cultivation and processing departments to remain ahead of trends and identify any necessary changes to the company’s operations or other compliance efforts.
  • Assisting and tracking license applications/renewals, change requests, and any other related activities that are needed to obtain and/or maintain licensure as a cannabis production establishment.
  • Seeking a deep knowledge and understanding of medical cannabis and the products the company offers to our patients.
  • Taking direction and feedback from top management, while advising on compliance operations, where required.
  • Completing all required medical, state and company trainings required for your position, in a timely manner.
  • Being able to effectively navigate and communicate with team members using the company’s online tools such as Microsoft, Google Drive, Slack, email, and any other tools that are utilized to improve company efficiencies.
  • Reporting to work on time and being a reliable team member, as regular attendance is considered an essential function necessary for the efficient operation of the business.
  • Acting responsibly and always ensuring co-worker safety.
  • Other job duties as requested.

Qualifications:

  • 1-5 years of compliance experience required, cannabis or other highly regulated industry experience preferred
  • Previous experience with regulatory compliance
  • Previous experience creating and editing SOPs
  • Experience with licensing processes
  • Great organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to execute
  • Strong ability to work across a variety of tasks with varying deadlines and priorities
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Research skills
  • Ability to communicate with state and local regulators
  • Ability to understand and track state cannabis compliance and licensing aspects
  • Must pass a pre-employment/post-offer background check
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

Benefits:

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer paid 60% of the total medical insurance premium
  • Employer paid 75% of the total dental insurance premium
  • Employer paid 75% of the total vision insurance premium
  • HSA with match up to $150 per month
  • 401(k) with 100%  employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
  • Optional additional life insurance
  • Optional accident insurance
  • Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products

     

WholesomeCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment/post-offer background check. This employer participates in the E-verify program where legally required.


 
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