Full-Time

Training & Application Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Jonas Software

Jonas Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term ownership of vertical software

Compensation Overview

CA$50k - CA$58k/yr

Squamish, BC, Canada

In Person

Category
Training
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Certified or highly skilled in remote and classroom technical training practices and procedures.
  • Experience in software industry and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Detail oriented and dedicated to follow-through in all work.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with varied types of people (customers, vendors, colleagues, prospects) in a broad range of circumstances.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Patience, flexibility and ability to handle pressure.
  • Technical problem solving aptitude and diagnostic ability.
  • Desire to provide outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to learn on the fly and comfortable dealing with ambiguity when facing new problems
  • Proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to work well individually or as part of a team.
  • Hotel Operations Experience
  • Knowledge of Property Management and Central Reservations Systems
  • Ability to listen to what a customer/prospect needs and respond with a solution with a strong customer focused orientation
  • Willing to travel as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitates new client and existing client training needs.
  • Works closely with the Onboarding Manager scheduling and preparing resources
  • Training and mentor new staff joining Owner Relations as requested.
  • Developing training standards and procedures and improving training efficiency where possible
  • Serve as an escalation point for training staff and customers
  • Collaborate with other departments within the company to offer and seek help and communication on a regular basis
  • Complete assigned projects on a timely basis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Conduct onsite, Remote, WebEx, and phone training for Clients End users to ensure comfort with the application
  • Provide outstanding software training support
  • Develop end-user documentation that can be used internally
  • Submit software enhancement requests, including all business requirements, based on client requests as well as best practice training experiences based
  • Log all trainings and capture and communicate relevant details regarding client interactions and services
  • Track completed training hours by client, product, and task
  • Attend and actively participate in internal team and 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

  • Low-code ERP adoption accelerates growth for Aava Software post-2025 Jonas Europe acquisition.
  • Pharmacy consolidation boosts RxOne's integration into Jonas ANZ healthcare portfolio in 2025.
  • Niche winery ERP like Ezy Systems commands premiums, expanding Jonas into production verticals since June 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Decentralized model blocks cross-portfolio data integration, driving customer defection to Workday in 12-24 months.
  • RxOne fails New Zealand health interoperability mandates under 2024-2026 Safety Act amendments in 6-12 months.
  • Rock Solid Knowledge loses to generative AI tutors like GPT-4 Turbo, lacking Jonas AI infrastructure in 6-18 months.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Jonas Software acquires mission-critical vertical market software companies across 40+ industries since 2003.
  • Portfolio companies retain full operational autonomy, brand identity, and management teams post-acquisition.
  • Buy-and-hold-forever strategy ensures no resales, providing perpetual financial security and strategic guidance.

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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.

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