OCS Ontario Cannabis Store
Jenna Valleriani, PhD, serves as a Part-time Instructor at Brock University since September 2024 and is the Senior Manager of Social Responsibility and Impact Partnerships at the Ontario Cannabis Store since August 2022. Previously, Jenna founded Valleriani Consulting, focusing on purpose-driven strategies in the cannabis industry. As a former Director of Social Impact & Advocacy at Canopy Growth Corporation, Jenna has extensive experience in cannabis policy, education, and advocacy. Jenna's professional background includes hosting the educational podcast "HighTea" and writing for various media outlets. Educated at the University of Toronto, Jenna holds a PhD in Sociology, a Master of Arts in Sociology, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The University of British Columbia.
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.