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Jonas Software

Long-term ownership of vertical software

Technical Support Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior
North York, ON, Canada
HybridHybrid schedule: 3 days in office.
Customer Experience & SupportCustomer Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in English and French.
  • At least 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.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical and customer issues.
  • Ability to clearly document issues and follow established escalation procedures.
  • Availability to work an after-hours rotating schedule and public holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to customers by phone, email, and chat in French and English.
  • Troubleshoot product or system issues, including configuration errors, access problems, and common application faults.
  • Gather and document detailed customer information to understand problems and ensure accurate ticket categorization.
  • Provide step-by-step guidance, basic product education, and issue resolution.
  • Escalate complex or unresolved cases to Tier 2 support with all relevant information documented.
  • Monitor open cases and follow up with customers to ensure timely resolution and satisfaction.
  • Meet service-level agreement commitments for response and resolution times.
  • Participate in training sessions to stay updated on product changes, support processes, and tools.
  • Follow company support policies and maintain high-quality communication in customer interactions.
  • Assist with training and translating documents into French.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to APIs, scripting, monitoring or logging tools, or point-of-sale experience.

About the company

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

  • 2026 brought Delineate, Magnusmode, and Finastra's banking assets into Jonas.
  • Jonas said 2025 mid-year review added 10 acquisitions and expanded nine verticals.
  • Aava Software joined Jonas Europe in August 2025, deepening ERP and MES exposure.

What critics are saying

  • If Constellation's acquisition machine stalls in 2026-2027, Jonas becomes a low-growth holdco.
  • Adheris Health's 2025 ANZ sale shows sellers can reprice or delay Jonas transactions.
  • Decentralized brands invite duplicated roadmaps, uneven execution, and margin leakage across 200+ brands.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Since 2003, Jonas has never sold an acquired company, signaling permanent ownership.
  • Jonas runs 200+ independently managed software brands across 40+ vertical markets.
  • Vesta, CORA, and Vertus keep local brands, teams, and customer relationships intact.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Jonas Software
Aug 22nd, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Aava Software

Jonas Europe has acquired Aava Ohjelmistot Oy, a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Aava Software, known for its low-code platform, aims to enhance its growth by leveraging Jonas's sales and marketing expertise. This acquisition marks a new phase for Aava, with plans to expand as a major ERP and MES provider.

Jonas Software
Jul 30th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires RxOne

Jonas Software ANZ has acquired RxOne, a key provider of pharmacy management software in New Zealand. This acquisition enhances Jonas's presence in the pharmacy and healthcare technology sector. RxOne will continue to operate independently, maintaining its team and focus on innovation and customer service. Jeff McKee, CEO of Jonas Software ANZ, expressed excitement about supporting RxOne's growth, while RxOne's founder, Margie Peat, highlighted the benefits of joining Jonas.

Jonas Software
Jul 28th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ Business

Jonas Software ANZ acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ business.

Jonas Software
May 1st, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Wheatley Software Solutions | Jonas Software UK & Europe

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, April 28th, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wheatley Software Solutions.

Jonas Software
Dec 19th, 2024
Jonas Software Announces Acquisition of OnTap Data - Jonas Software

OnTap Data is a leading provider of data analytics and insights solutions tailored for the liquor, hospitality, and retail sectors.