Business Details
10 Years
experience
Cannabis Industry Staffing Solutions
Since 2016, CannabizTeam has been a leader in cannabis industry staffing, placing thousands of professionals across cultivation, extraction, retail, and C-suite roles. With a network of 200,000+ vetted candidates and clients in 30 states, we specialize in connecting cannabis businesses with talent tailored to their unique needs. Our focus on speed to market, cutting-edge technology, and personalized service has earned us a reputation as the premier staffing partner in the industry. We prioritize cultural fit and technical expertise, ensuring seamless placements for both employers and job seekers.Our teams deep industry knowledge and commitment to ethical practices set us apart in a competitive market. By understanding each clients vision and challenges, we deliver staffing solutions that drive growth and innovation. From entry-level roles to executive leadership, we empower businesses to build teams that thrive. As advocates for diversity and equity, we partner with organizations like the Last Prisoner Project to support restorative justice. Our white-glove service and dedication to excellence make us the trusted choice for cannabis staffing nationwide.
Services
Executive Search
Direct Hire
Outplacement Services
Cannabis Consulting
Cultivation Staffing
Retail Recruitment
Lab & Extraction Hiring
Manufacturing Placement
Temporary Staffing
Salary Benchmarking
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are the largest cannabis-exclusive staffing firm in the U.S.
- Our network includes 200,000+ vetted candidates across all industry verticals.
- We prioritize cultural fit and technical expertise in every placement.
- Our team delivers unmatched speed to market with personalized service.
- We partner with organizations focused on diversity and equity in the cannabis industry.
What people say
Solid candidates within 1 week
Screening capability unmatched
Cultural fit prioritized
Timely communication
Dedicated recruiting partner
Services
Executive Search
We identify and recruit top-tier C-level executives for cannabis businesses, ensuring strategic leadership to navigate industry challenges. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with rigorous vetting to secure leaders who align with organizational goals and culture. Clients benefit from accelerated hiring timelines and access to a curated pool of experienced candidates.
Direct Hire
Our direct hire service connects cannabis companies with professionals for long-term roles, from operational management to specialized technical positions. By understanding cultural and technical requirements, we deliver candidates who drive sustained business growth. Clients gain confidence in placements that meet both current and future needs through our targeted recruitment approach.
Outplacement Services
We support cannabis professionals transitioning between roles through tailored career transition services. Our resources include resume optimization, interview coaching, and job search strategies to enhance marketability. Employers benefit by demonstrating commitment to employees' long-term success while maintaining positive workforce relations.
Cannabis Consulting
Our consulting services offer strategic guidance on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and industry trends. Cannabis businesses receive actionable insights to optimize staffing structures and adapt to regulatory changes. Clients leverage our expertise to build agile, future-ready teams in a rapidly evolving market.
Temporary Staffing
We provide flexible staffing solutions for short-term cannabis industry projects or seasonal demands. Our vetted professionals fill roles in cultivation, manufacturing, and retail with rapid deployment. Businesses maintain operational efficiency without compromising quality during peak periods or unexpected staffing gaps.
People
Liesl Bernard
Founder & CEO
Liesl founded CannabizTeam in 2016, establishing it as the largest cannabis-exclusive staffing firm. She drives strategic growth and maintains industry partnerships to advance diversity and innovation in cannabis recruitment.
Sarah Connolly
VP of Operations
Sarah oversees operational excellence at CannabizTeam, ensuring efficient service delivery and client satisfaction. Her leadership focuses on optimizing processes to maintain the firms high standards and rapid response times.
Mike Bitanga
VP of Marketing
Mike leads marketing initiatives to strengthen CannabizTeams industry presence. He develops strategies to enhance brand visibility and engage cannabis professionals and employers through targeted campaigns and content.
Questions
What cannabis industry roles do you specialize in?
We staff roles across all cannabis sectors, including cultivation, extraction, retail, compliance, and C-suite positions nationwide.
How does your candidate screening process work?
We conduct technical evaluations, cultural fit assessments, and industry-specific experience reviews to ensure high-quality placements for our clients.
Can you help with urgent hiring needs?
Yes, our network of 200,000+ candidates enables rapid placement, often within days, to meet critical staffing requirements.
Do you offer salary benchmarking resources?
We provide annual salary guides with compensation data for over 60 cannabis roles to inform hiring decisions.
Are your services available internationally?
While primarily focused on the U.S., we support select international cannabis staffing opportunities through our candidate network.
How do you ensure cultural fit in placements?
We assess candidates’ values, work styles, and industry alignment to match employer culture, enhancing long-term retention.
Reviews (7)
Mario Jones
Jan 04, 2022
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Horrible experience. Although I was led to believe my employment was wanted comes to find out they were waiting for the holidays to be over to get rid of me. I was fired two days ago and still have not received my final payment. These people are handling things illegally. I will be suing for what Im owed. No one even wants to respond about my final check. Craziest job experience ever
Brandice Bogg
Dec 22, 2021
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The team here was quick with the whole process, if you are ready to work, they are ready to place you! Travis was super helpful and consistently made sure I was comfortable with my position and he was a great support system! Great job to this company for being so black and white with everything! I will highly recommend this company for those in the Cannabis community!
Monte Gatsby
Dec 14, 2021
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Horrible experience. I was one of the teams hardest workers according to my manager at Jetty and my co workers. Yet Cannabiz let me go without warning. Not only did they terminate me they have yet to pay out my final check which is illegal and the law also states I should be compensated for every day Im not paid. This company does things shady and thinks people dont know how businesses are supposed to be run
Ryan Linn
Nov 02, 2021
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I had the pleasure of working with Bailey from your team, who helped facilitate my new employment in the Cannabis industry which Im so excited to be starting soon! Bailey has been extremely professional and courteous throughout the entire process. Thank you Bailey .. for making this dream a reality! My best,
Ryan Linn
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Ryan Linn
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Josh
Oct 29, 2021
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Chandler and her team of recruiters have been a pleasure to work with. They were very speedy answering any questions I had as well as very easy to communicate with in general. I appreciated their excitement for me in helping me get in a dream job!
David Hager
Oct 21, 2021
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Ive had nothing but support and amazing opportunities with my involvement with Cannabiz. Stephen is my representative and hes incredible. I highly recommend working with this team because you will receive the best service and be given the best opportunities!
Kelly Rios
Oct 17, 2021
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Woow let me tell you my experience with Stephen, Shirley and Candace with the cannabiz team has been a great one!! They are super friendly, helpful and very quick. I had first talked to the team on Tuesday and I start working on Thursday! They definitely made me feel comfortable with the whole on boarding process I honestly have never had an experience so easy like this! Thanks guys for everything!
