Canary Islands Public Administration Employment Reform

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially announced the candidates selected for permanent positions within its public administration, following a series of calls and evaluations. This decision is part of a broader effort to stabilize employment, which aims to reduce temporary contracts and improve job security for public workers.

The selection process was expedited through a declaration of urgency, aligned with recent legal measures targeting the reduction of temporary employment in the public sector. The candidates were chosen by a valuation committee and will now move on to the next step: selecting their preferred job posts from a list available on the government’s official website.

Selection Process and Requirements

Selected candidates must complete a formal online procedure within ten working days, submitting:

• Identification
• Health capacity documentation
• Declaration of no criminal or disciplinary records

Those in temporary employment at the time of selection can directly request their current job position, bypassing the need for further preference setting.

Significance and Impact

This move is significant for residents and expats as it signals a commitment to more stable public employment and better public service management. It also reflects ongoing reforms in Spain’s public sector employment laws, designed to:

• Enhance efficiency
• Protect workers

Transparency and Next Steps

The process is transparent, with public announcements and options for appeals. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, the candidates will be formally appointed, heralding a more secure and structured employment framework in the Canary Islands’ public administration.

"This move is a step towards more secure and organized public employment in the Canary Islands," said a government official.