Curiosity and problem-solving have always come naturally to CJA Grade 6, 1997 alumnus Forrest Zeisler. His passion for technology, combined with a desire to help others, led him to co-found Jobber in 2011, where he serves as Chief Technology Officer. What began as an idea to help small business owners work more efficiently has grown into a major Canadian technology success story. Today, Jobber’s software is used by more than 400,000 home service professionals across more than 50 industries, helping businesses manage everything from scheduling and invoicing to customer communication and payments. Forrest lives in Edmonton with his wife and two daughters.
The CJA played an important role in Forrest’s journey, reinforcing the importance of community and pursuing work that aligns with his passions. Those values helped shape a career focused on solving real-world problems and supporting small business owners through technology. Through Jobber, Forrest helps business owners spend less time on paperwork and more time serving their customers, growing their businesses, and focusing on what matters most.
Although Forrest continues to innovate in the technology sector, his commitment to community remains just as important. He remains actively involved in Edmonton’s Jewish community. He has served in leadership roles within his synagogue and has continued his family’s commitment to Jewish education through his daughters’ education at Edmonton Talmud Torah. Forrest continues to apply the same spirit of curiosity, community, and service that shaped his early years at CJA, making a true impact through both his work and his commitment to Jewish life.
Now living in Edmonton, Forrest is an active member of the Jewish community where he serves on the board of his synagogue, and doubling down on the next generation by sending his two daughters to the Edmonton Talmud Torah. A driving force behind his community involvement stem from the lessons he learned at the Calgary Jewish Academy.