Bilingual Technical Support Specialist

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The Role
Provides Tier 1 technical support to English- and French-speaking customers through phone, email, and chat. Troubleshoots configuration, access, and application issues; documents and categorizes tickets; provides product guidance; escalates complex cases; monitors SLAs and follows up on open cases. The role also assists with French training and documentation translation, participates in product and process training, and works a rotating after-hours and public-holiday schedule.
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                                                                                    Job Description: 

Bilingual Technical Support

Type: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Location: North York, ON

Summary:

The Tier 1 Bilingual Support Specialist (French & English) serves as the first point of contact for both English- and French-speaking customers, delivering prompt, courteous, and technically sound assistance. This role involves troubleshooting basic to moderately complex issues, escalating where necessary, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality customer experience in both languages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and chat in both French and English.

  • Troubleshoot product or system issues, including configuration errors, access problems, and common application faults.

  • Gather and document detailed information from customers to understand the problem 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 satisfaction.

  • Maintain SLA 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.

  • Assist in Training and Translating document in French

Qualifications:

  • Fluent in English and French

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in SaaS technical support or a similar customer-facing technical role.

  • Familiarity with support ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Zoho, Freshdesk).

  • Basic understanding of databases (e.g., SQL queries, relational data concepts).

  • Comfortable navigating Linux environments and using command-line tools.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for technical and customer issues.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.

  • Ability to document issues clearly and follow established escalation procedures.

  • Quick learner with the ability to adapt to changing products and technologies.

  • Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

  • Available to work on After hours Rotating Schedule, public holidays

  • Bonus: Exposure to APIs, scripting, monitoring/logging tools, or Point of Sale experience.

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

                                                                                    Business Unit: Volante Software Inc.                                                                                    Scheduled Weekly Hours:40                                                                                    Number of Openings Available: 1                                                                                    Worker Type: Regular                                                                               More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.


Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.


Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.


Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

                                                                          

Skills Required

  • Fluency in English and French
  • Minimum 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, SQL queries, and relational data concepts
  • Comfort navigating Linux environments and using command-line tools
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset
  • Ability to document issues clearly and follow escalation procedures
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing products and technologies
  • Team-oriented with accountability and ownership
  • Availability for a rotating after-hours and public-holiday schedule
  • Exposure to APIs, scripting, monitoring or logging tools, or Point of Sale systems
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Jonas Software acquires, manages, and builds industry-specific software companies globally. It provides enterprise management software solutions across more than 40 vertical markets and operates as a decentralized group, allowing portfolio companies to retain day-to-day operational autonomy. The company focuses on mission-critical vertical-market software, supporting businesses with tools, expertise, and a long-term ownership model designed to help them grow into successful companies.

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