🌴 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Canary Islands Establish New Technical Employment List for Urgent Public Sector Staffing

Published: October 31, 2025|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Announces New Employment List for Interim Staff

Purpose of the New Employment List

  • To ensure the effective delivery of employment, training, and labor services
  • Support social cohesion and economic development in the archipelago
  • Facilitate the swift filling of vacancies, substitutions, and urgent staffing needs
  • Focus on positions involving labor market guidance, employment mediation, and active employment policies

Selection Process

  • Based on a merit concurso
  • Scores are assigned for experience, education, and additional merits
  • Maximum of 10 points
  • Candidates must meet specific requirements, including academic qualifications and experience
  • At least 2 points needed to qualify
  • 5% of available positions reserved for candidates with disabilities (minimum 33% disability recognition)
  • Submission of electronic applications
  • Auto-qualification of merits
  • Strict adherence to legal rules to promote transparency and fairness

Validity and Implementation

  • The list has indefinite validity
  • May be terminated early based on organizational needs

Benefits of the Initiative

  • Improves the agility of public employment services
  • Addresses labor market challenges in the Canary Islands
  • Ensures residents receive timely support