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Canary Islands Government Announces Fixed-Staff Contracts for Selected Candidates

Published: July 7, 2025|public-services-and-employment|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Public Administration Staffing Reform

Overview

The Canary Islands government has finalized the hiring process for its public administration staff, appointing selected candidates as permanent employees. This move is aimed at reducing temporary employment and improving job stability in the public sector.

Timeline and Process

  • Selected candidates will sign their contracts between July 9 and 16.
  • Their official takeover is scheduled between September 9 and 23.

This process is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from temporary to permanent roles, offering greater job security for public workers.

The initiative aligns with recent legal measures aimed at decreasing temporary staffing and enhancing workforce efficiency within the autonomous community.

The decision also enforces a mandatory two-year service period for those who obtain permanent status, preventing them from shifting to other public or private jobs during this period.

Additional Measures

  • Efforts are underway to identify and address potential delays, including a suspension of certain procedures due to force majeure.
  • Transparency is emphasized, ensuring that those not selected will be notified of their termination.
  • Previous temporary staff occupying the positions will be officially dismissed before takeover.

Broader Implications

This initiative reflects a broader effort in Spain to stabilize public employment, offering expatriates and residents a more predictable and secure working environment in the public sector amid ongoing reforms.