OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
Jared Batten, CPA, CMA, currently serves as Senior Manager of Customer Experience - Strategy & Planning and previously held the position of Senior Manager of Logistics at OCS Ontario Cannabis Store since September 2019, where responsibilities included leading warehousing and logistics finance, expanding departmental staffing, and implementing strategic initiatives. Prior experience includes roles at McDonald's Canada as Finance Manager for Planning & Analysis, overseeing approximately $100M in General & Administrative costs, and at Walmart Canada as Sr. Financial Analyst in eCommerce, focusing on multi-year financial planning and investment strategy development. Jared began a career as a Junior Accountant at Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions, contributing to financial modeling and acquisition processes. Education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Guelph and a Business Administration Diploma from Humber College.
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OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
The Ontario Cannabis Store is a Crown agency solely owned by the Province of Ontario and reporting to the Ministry of Finance. The OCS provides safe, responsible access to legal recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We are Ontario’s sole wholesaler to more than 1,500 Authorized Cannabis Stores. The OCS also operates OCS.ca, the Province’s online cannabis retailer which delivers to consumers in every corner of Ontario. We make sure our customers only receive legal, clearly labelled cannabis products by working closely with a diverse group of Licensed Producers authorized by Health Canada. Our online store prioritizes education and provides many opportunities for both new and experienced consumers to learn more about cannabis and responsible use. Our customer-care centre is staffed by knowledgeable, helpful product specialists who provide the information our customers need to make the right choices. Social responsibility is something we take seriously and making every purchase a responsible one is a top priority. We are looking for passionate, proven performers to join our diverse team and help us continue to grow our business as we define best-in-class standards for a new industry.