Canary Islands Launch Massive Recruitment Drive for 299 Administrative Roles

The Canary Islands government is undertaking a massive logistical operation this Saturday to address the high demand for stable public sector jobs. According to the Ministry of the Presidency, Public Administrations, Justice and Security, 9,215 candidates have been invited to sit for exams to fill 299 administrative assistant positions.

The exams are being held simultaneously at the Guajara campus in Tenerife and the Tafira campus in Gran Canaria. The scale of the event is significant, requiring 169 classrooms to accommodate the 4,558 applicants in Tenerife and 4,657 in Gran Canaria.

The process also includes long-term planning. Under regulations set for 2024 and 2025, an additional 60 positions have been authorized to be filled within two years of this exam, a strategy designed to fill vacancies quickly without needing to hold new competitive tests. Of the total positions, 14 are reserved for candidates with disabilities, in line with legal requirements.

Managing an operation of this size requires extensive security and emergency support. The Canary Islands Police, local police from La Laguna and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the National Police, and emergency services are all coordinating to ensure the process runs smoothly. This includes medical support on-site and strict security protocols: once the exams are finished, the Canary Islands Police will transport and protect the papers until they are delivered to the General Directorate of Public Function for grading.

Supported by 600 staff members and a five-person examining board, this event is a major test for the Canary Islands Public Service as it works to replace administrative staff and maintain essential public services across the islands.