Canary Islands Government Appoints New Civil Servants to Auxiliary Corps

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially appointed new career civil servants in the Auxiliary Corps (Group C, Subgroup C2) of its public administration.

Following a selection process launched in December 2022, the successful candidates will now take up their positions, helping to reduce administrative staffing gaps. This move aligns with recent efforts to streamline public employment, as mandated by legislation aiming to decrease temporary contracts and improve job stability in the public sector.

Appointment Process

• The appointments became official after a series of resolutions, including:
  • Corrections to the selection procedure
  • Allocation of job posts based on:
    • Seniority
    • Preferences
    • Existing vacancies
• New civil servants are expected to take their oaths within:
  • 15 days of the publication, or
  • Up to a month if changing residence.
• The government temporarily suspended the selection process for certain candidates due to justified force majeure reasons, with plans to resume after six months.
• The appointment process involves official notifications, detailed in annexes listing:
  • Selected candidates
  • Assigned positions

Significance

This development matters for residents because it

• Signifies a step toward a more stable and efficient public administration
• Has the potential to improve:
  • Service delivery
  • Job security for government employees
• Facilitates replacing interim staff and clarifies procedures for the transition from temporary to permanent employment, contributing to a more resilient public sector in the Canary Islands.

Direct Quote

The appointment also paves the way for replacing interim staff and clarifies procedures for the transition from temporary to permanent employment, contributing to a more resilient public sector in the Canary Islands.