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University of Las Palmas announces the appointment process for a technical engineer position

Published: November 18, 2025|education|Gobierno de Canarias

ULPGC Announces Competitive Selection Process for Technical Engineer Position

Overview

The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) has publicly announced a competitive selection process to fill a vacant technical engineer position within its Faculty Technical Staff, classified under Group A, Subgroup A2.

The vacancy stems from the 2024 Public Employment Offer and was included for free-turn concurso-opposition selection, with the process now officially underway. This initiative follows extensive negotiations, legal compliance, and university statutes.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet specific criteria, including:

  • Spanish or EU nationality
  • Age requirements
  • Possessing a relevant technical engineering degree, whether obtained locally or abroad (with proper homologation)

Selection Process

The selection will proceed through a two-phase process:

  • Initial written exam consisting of a multiple-choice questionnaire and practical exercises
  • Merit-based evaluation of professional experience, training, and language skills

The procedure ensures transparency and fairness, with provisions for accommodations for disabled applicants.

Appointment and Final Steps

Successful candidates will be appointed as career officials within the university, after submitting necessary documentation within a strict deadline.

Institutional Commitment and Context

This process underscores ULPGC's commitment to attracting qualified professionals and maintaining high standards in its administrative and academic staff, aligning with recent legal reforms aimed at improving public sector employment quality in Spain and the Canary Islands.

"This initiative follows extensive negotiations, legal compliance, and university statutes."

"This process underscores ULPGC's commitment to attracting qualified professionals and maintaining high standards in its administrative and academic staff, aligning with recent legal reforms aimed at improving public sector employment quality in Spain and the Canary Islands."