Full-Time

Technical Support Specialist

Volante

Posted on 8/19/2026

Jonas Software

Jonas Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term ownership of vertical software

Compensation Overview

CA$58k - CA$65k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role in Toronto; specific required office-day frequency is not stated.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
SQL
RDBMS
Zendesk
Zoho
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in SaaS technical support or a similar customer-facing technical role.
  • Familiarity with support ticketing systems such as Zendesk, Zoho, or Freshdesk.
  • Basic understanding of databases, including SQL queries and relational data concepts.
  • Ability to navigate Linux environments and use command-line tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for technical and customer issues.
  • Ability to document issues clearly and follow established escalation procedures.
  • Availability to work an after-hours rotating schedule and public holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the initial responder to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat, providing frontline technical support.
  • Troubleshoot product or system issues, including configuration errors, access problems, and common application faults.
  • Gather and document detailed information from customers to understand problems and ensure accurate ticket categorization.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance, basic product education, and issue resolution in a professional and customer-centric manner.
  • Escalate complex or unresolved cases to Tier 2 support, ensuring all relevant information is clearly documented.
  • Monitor open cases and follow up with customers to ensure timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain service-level agreement commitments for response and resolution times, contributing to service-level goals.
  • Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product changes, support processes, and tools.
  • Adhere to company support policies and maintain high-quality communication in every interaction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to application programming interfaces, scripting, or monitoring and logging tools.

Jonas Software manages a decentralized portfolio of over 160 independent software companies across 40 different industries. The company operates by acquiring niche software businesses and providing them with financial security and strategic guidance while allowing them to keep their original branding and management teams. Unlike competitors that often restructure or resell their acquisitions, Jonas uses a "buy-and-hold-forever" strategy to ensure long-term stability for its brands. Its goal is to foster growth within specific vertical markets by maintaining a permanent home for specialized software businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 added Finastra core banking, expanding Jonas into U.S. financial software.
  • 2026 brought nine acquisitions, including Magnusmode, Fisikal, and Minisoft.
  • Halifax hub and 80,000+ customers support hiring, retention, and cross-portfolio learning.

What critics are saying

  • Integration across 200+ acquisitions strains capital allocation and management attention.
  • A failed Finastra banking transition could damage trust with hundreds of banks.
  • Constellation's permanence strategy traps Jonas with weak assets; underperformers never get sold.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • 2026 now shows 190+ brands and 200+ acquisitions across 40+ verticals.
  • Jonas keeps each company independent, preserving brand, leadership, and domain expertise.
  • Recent deals span banking, accessibility, legal, fitness, and environmental monitoring.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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