Canary Islands Government Appoints Permanent Civil Servants

The Canary Islands government has officially appointed several candidates as permanent civil servants in a move to reduce temporary employment in the public sector. The decision follows a legal process involving strict requirements checks and a declaration of urgency to speed up hiring.

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Successful applicants must sign their employment contracts electronically between May 29 and June 6, 2025.
• They will take their official positions between June 23 and July 7.

Objectives and Impact

• This permanent hiring aims to improve job stability in key government departments.
• It is a critical step amid ongoing efforts to reform public employment and enhance service quality.

Transparency and Employment Stability

• Those who secure these positions cannot participate in other similar public employment stabilization processes.
• The new hires are expected to remain in active service for at least two years, preventing them from taking leaves or switching sectors during this period.

Broader Context

• The move is part of a broader series of measures to reduce temporary jobs, which have long been a concern in Spain’s public administration.

Overall Significance

"This development marks a significant step toward more stable employment in the Canary Islands government, directly impacting residents by ensuring more consistent and reliable public services."

• The initiative signals a continued focus on professionalizing the public sector and cutting down on precarious employment practices, which have often affected workers and service delivery alike.