Regional Facilities & Safety Lead (APAC)

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Thanks for stopping by. We know job descriptions can feel a bit formulaic sometimes but we promise Canva is anything but. If youre drawn to what were building and you see yourself in this role wed love to hear from you.

Where and How You Can Work

This is a full-time onsite role based at our Manila campus the heartbeat of Canvas APAC presence. Youll be the person who makes this space work and being in it every day is part of what makes that possible.

What Youd Be Doing in This Role

Canvas Vibe team exists to create environments that cultivate our culture and inspire every Canvanaut to do the best work of their lives. Space Creation sits within Vibe and as Regional Facilities & Safety Lead youll own our Manila campus support hubs across the APAC region and help shape how Canva shows up in every space we occupy.

This role sits at the intersection of operational excellence and cultural stewardship. The details matter here because the details are what make a space feel like Canva rather than just an office. Youll keep our spaces safe compliant and running smoothly while partnering with global teams on programs fit-outs and the kind of thoughtful improvements that Canvanauts notice and appreciate.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Owning the day-to-day operations of Canvas Manila campus ensuring it runs safely smoothly and genuinely reflects who we are
• Serving as the primary facilities and safety point of contact for APAC supporting offices and hubs across the region
• Managing vendor relationships across cleaning security maintenance and workplace services holding partners to a high standard and continuously improving how we work together
• Ensuring full compliance with Philippine safety and regulatory requirements including BOSH DENR and EHS obligations
• Leading construction and fit-out projects in the Philippines as Canvas core Space Creation representative from planning through to handover
• Building a regional facilities playbook that documents how we operate across APAC creating a foundation that scales as Canva grows
• Partnering with Global Facilities Design Build and Experience teams to implement global programs and initiatives across the region

Youre Probably a Match If:

• You have significant experience in facilities operations workplace safety and vendor management in a multi-site or multinational environment
• You hold a BOSH certification and have relevant experience as a Safety Officer 3 (SO3) with the ability to serve as DENR Pollution Control Officer and Managing Head for Facilities and Safety
• Youve led construction or fit-out projects before ideally as the core representative and youre comfortable owning a project from brief to handover
• You spot problems before anyone else notices them and you already have a plan to fix them
• Youre as comfortable in the operational detail as you are presenting to a global stakeholder and you bring the same standard to both
• You understand how workplace and facilities expectations differ across APAC markets and youre energised by translating global standards into a local context that actually works

About the Team

Vibe is Canvas workplace experience team the people behind the spaces where the magic happens. Space Creation sits within Vibe and is responsible for building maintaining and evolving our global campus portfolio. We care deeply about the details because the details are what make a space feel like home. If youre someone who believes that a well-run thoughtfully maintained space is fundamental to great work youll fit right in.

Whats in It for You

Canva has grown hugely over the last few years but were only just getting started. Heres a taste of whats on offer:

• Equity packages so you share in Canvas success
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing social connection office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good take time to recharge and supports you personally

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above we still want to hear from you!

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time