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Jonas Software

Long-term ownership of vertical software

Training & Onboarding Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
CA$65k - CA$70k
Mid
Bachelor's, Certification
North York, ON, Canada
HybridHybrid in North York; occasional travel within Canada and the US.
Customer Experience & SupportCustomer Education & Training

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in learning and development.
  • A bachelor's degree or certification in Adult Learning, Instructional Design, or equivalent work experience in a related field.
  • Experience creating and delivering training programs for software applications.
  • Excellent verbal communication and written correspondence skills.
  • Previous client- or customer-facing training experience through channels such as Zoom, video sessions, in-person sessions, class settings, or other applicable customer-facing environments.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks for yourself and others.
  • Initiative and the ability to provide training feedback as necessary.
  • Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States, with a valid passport.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement training programs for employees and clients.
  • Analyze training needs and create plans to address them.
  • Create and maintain training materials, including guides, videos, and presentations.
  • Conduct virtual, online, and in-office training sessions for employees and clients.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify training needs and ensure consistency across departments.
  • Work with the Technical Engineering team on new products and integrations to train external parties and build training content.
  • Keep training materials relevant and effective by staying current with industry trends and changes.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers to create training schedules and agendas for introducing Volanté Point-of-Sale software to first-time clients.
  • Deliver training sessions on the Volanté software application.
  • Create and deliver training sessions using Zoom, and track attendance for client and internal training sessions.
  • Understand user requirements, technical specifications, and product features and translate them into client training points.
  • Send appropriate documentation to clients after training sessions.
  • Assist in creating written guides, job aids, and quick-video walkthroughs, and maintain post-training client-facing job aids in the Confluence Learning Hub knowledge base.
  • Maintain session-tracking spreadsheets for analytics and the training ticketing system.
  • Prepare training plans for new hires.
  • Assist with training new hires on Volanté POS software and other products.
  • Create and administer training evaluations to assess knowledge transfer and retention.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of internal training plans.
  • Plan and create content for the internal learning management system.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in English and French is preferred; applicants with exceptional qualifications may be considered instead.
  • Certified Training Practitioner (CTP) is an asset.
  • Experience with learning management systems and other training technologies is an asset.
  • Previous experience in a restaurant or retail environment with POS systems, or experience working with SaaS software or hardware applications, is an asset.

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

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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.

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