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Canary Islands Government Announces Permanent Employment Contracts for Selected Public Workers

Published: July 7, 2025|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Converts Temporary Public Sector Jobs to Permanent Contracts

Overview

The Canary Islands government has finalized the process to convert temporary public sector jobs into permanent contracts, a move aimed at reducing job instability in the public administration.

Selected candidates, listed in an official resolution, will sign fixed-term contracts between July 9 and 16, 2025, with their effective start dates between September 9 and 23. This transition requires prior signing of contracts and a formal taking of possession, emphasizing a careful and organized onboarding process.

Objectives

  • Stabilize public employment
  • Ensure better job security

Process Details

  • Candidates will sign contracts in July 2025.
  • Effective work start dates are between September 9 and 23, 2025.
  • Newly contracted employees will be subject to a two-year service permanence requirement.

    During this period, they cannot switch to other public or private sectors.

  • Those not chosen will be notified of their dismissal.
  • The process clarifies the legal framework surrounding public employment.
  • Restrictions are included to prevent candidates from holding multiple public jobs simultaneously.
  • The goal is to ensure a fair distribution of positions.

Official Statement

The resolution, issued by the Vice Secretary of Public Administrations, highlights the government's commitment to streamlining employment and strengthening public service.

Significance

This measure is crucial for both expats and residents, as it signals stability and continuity within regional administration activities in the Canary Islands.