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Canary Islands Government Moves Forward with Hiring Fixed Public Sector Employees After Suspension Lifted

Published: March 23, 2026|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Resumes Public Sector Hiring

Background

The Canary Islands government has officially resumed the process of hiring permanent staff for various public administration roles after a six-month suspension due to justified force majeure. The resolution confirms the activation of contracts for selected candidates, including Noelia María Montañez Montañez, whose suspension has been lifted now that her circumstances have changed.

Objectives and Reforms

  • This move is part of an urgent effort to reduce temporary employment and improve the quality of public service, in line with recent legal reforms under Ley 2/2025.
  • The initiative aims to make public employment more stable and efficient, reducing reliance on temporary contracts.

Recruitment Process

  • Eligible candidates are now required to sign their contracts electronically between March 24-25.
  • Their official start date will fall between March 26 and April 9.
  • The government emphasizes the importance of a smooth transition, ensuring new hires take their positions within the specified window.
  • Temporary staff appointed through this process must leave their previous temporary roles the day before their official start, maintaining strict procedural order.

The resolution guarantees transparency and adherence to legal protocols, giving new employees clarity on their obligations and rights.

Broader Impact

  • This initiative reflects Spain’s broader push to improve public employment stability.
  • It reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening the public sector and delivering better services for residents and expats alike.