Finding a job in Gran Canaria
Comprehensive guides on how to find work in Gran Canaria. Guides to find work in the south of Gran Canaria, guides to find work in the north of Gran Canaria and guides on teaching in Gran Canaria.
So you want a job ... unfortunately getting a job in Gran Canaria is not as easy as you'd hope. However with a bit of effort and patience you can always find something.
- Have a look at our jobs listings
- Want to find other jobs not listed on our site? - read our finding a job guide
- You're a teacher? - read our guide on teaching in Gran Canaria
- Want to know which school to teach at? - check out our non-biased schools guide
- Taxes -this is where it gets tricky, have a look at our taxes made simple guide
There are always new websites, newspapers and little tricks to finding jobs, if you know them and are willing to share them please comment at the bottom of the relevant article.



Young lady fluent in English and Italian looking for job!
I would like to move to Gran Canaria with a friend of mine latest in June 2012 and looking for opportunities in HR-Recruitment-Tourism or Finance. I am fluent in English and Italian, have 3 years experience in Tourism, 5 years experience in Finance and Customer Service and 1 year in HR. Really keen on learning new things as well.
Andrea Pencz
skype:pencz.andrea.karrier
e-mail:penczandrea@yahoo.com
cell:0036-30-916-0247
Couple Looking For Job.
Me and my fiancé are looking for any work we can, I am more experienced in been a waitress and my fiancé was a armourer in the British army for 6 years and has an NVQ in engineering. Please get in touch with my email paigehudsonsmith@live.co.uk.
Hoping to move out in May June time.
DJ / Licensee / Bar Manager - LOOKING TO MOVE TO GC IMMEDIATELY
Good looking gay scouse lad from Liverpool looking to come over to Gran Canaria and DJ.
Looking for somewhere to live whilst i'm there and a nearby gym and pool/ That is all I ask- and enough of a wage to get me through the week eating etc. I can work full-time for you
I am a 28 year old DJ who has been a resident for the past 7 years at G Bar, voted in Mixmag’s top 5 afterhours in the UK, as well as also holding residencies nationwide at AXM, The Navy Bar Liverpool, Manto, Canal Street, Manchester, as well as hosting my own night and & resident DJ at club ‘Punk’, Central London. I have also played Pride Events.
I have also played at Babycream, to a locked-out capacity 1,500 strong audience at The Ritz, Manchester & Liverpool Hope Student’s Union.
A licensee, I also have over 8 years bar experience from bartender to manager/ licensee of a large Liverpool nightclub.
I am currently looking for more work DJing and would be most interested in playing at your venue. I can be very versatile/flexible in genre, playing all styles of house; funky, classic, commercial, afterhours, underground, tech/electro; as well as chart/pop/funk/soul/retro/R&B/party sets playing anything you want from the 60’s to the present day.
I can also DJ in drag as my alter-ego 'Whitney Wide-on' - she is on facebook with her own profile if you want to see pictures, but its bad drag kind of like Lily Savage. I do stand-up comedy, cabaret, energetic live dance routines and performances. I have videos and footage of my charcter performing on the main stage at Pride events in the UK- in short, I can do it all- i'm a first class entertainer.
I'm not going to try and 'sell myself to you' as it were, however, what I can say as a reason why I think you would be glad you hired me is my versatility. Trained to DJ by John Cotton I learned from one of the best; I can do pop/r&b/chart type sets and all elements of house so in a way its almost like you get several DJs in one! I have all the different types of music so I'm totally adaptable.
I very good at my job, I’m really passionate about music, (I’m in my 4th year of my PhD in Popular Music so hopefully I’m fairly knowledgeable about a wide range) and I just love playing it, as well as having a confident, friendly personality, which I think is integral for a DJ in terms of creating atmosphere.
I do have demo’s ready if you need them, I choose not to give them out automatically, as I have found over the years that generally potential employers don’t listen to them, which is a waste, and also, a demo can be produced by anyone. I’ve been told that I am an excellent and outstanding DJ- I am privileged to have worked at some of the best venues around- I’d love to show you what I can do and let you be the judge.
For further information please contact me on my mobile or e-mail; details below. References available on request. Photos available.
(code for UK +44) 07526 393542.
E-mail: paulycsingy@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you
Job in about 6 months
Hello!
I'm Johan from Sweden, 18 years old. I'm going last year on highschool so I will need a job soon. I have some experience of work and really want to live on Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) wich I've been lucky able to visit a couple of times as child. I just speak Swedish and English but am ready to start study Spanish after highschool if necessary or even just for fun. Please look this up for me, no particular job wanted.
Thanks! //Johan
Full Time Work Required - May 2012
To Whom It May Concearn,
My name is Stephen Boyd and I am a 27 year old gay male from Aberdeen, Scotland. Myself and my best friend are relocating to Gran Canaria in May 2012. If a job/accomodadtion offer is made earlier, the move could be brought forward.
I am currently Deputy Bar Manager within a very busy city centre bar/food establishment which is part of Greene King Brewing & Retail Ltd (trading as Belhaven Brewery Ltd). I have worked for this company for approx 6-7 years and have worked my way up through the ranks from Part Time Bar Person. I am hard working and dedicated in everything I do and always strive to achieve above 100%.
I have completed all training courses provided to me inlcuding First Aid, Elementary Food Hygiene, Cellar Management, Cask Marque, Health & Safety etc... A full list can be emailed if required.
I have worked in and around the bar trade since i was 17. During my time in this trade I have also hosted Quiz Nights, Race Nights, Charity Nights etc... and also hosted Karaoke Nights 6 days a week in a busy city centre karaoke bar. Music/singing is my main passion in life.
I am looking for permanant full time work either within the bar/restaurant trade or within a clothing shop in or around the Yumbo Centre. Ideally, I would like to work a day job in a clothing shop and perhaps do some karaoke hosting or bar work during the evenings but any work will be seriously considered.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch should any further info be required or if I have missed anything out.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Stephen J A Boyd
stephenjaboyd@hotmail.co.uk
07572446651
Want work in Maspalomas playa del ingles
Hi my name is Joey I am from the north of Scotland, I fell in love with the Island and want to enjoy the rest of my life thier. Maybe even meet Mr Right LOL
I have bar managment experience, I am trained Dancer. I am moving to Gran Canaria at the end of July. I have lots of experience in customer service in practical and business situations. My main career is Contemporary Dance was trained on London westend. I have experience in Hosting Drag acts and Karaoke nights. Please get in touch with any info on vacancies.. I also would like to find a chaep enough place to stay sharing with a group is no problem.
Thank You
Joey
Joedunn509@hotmail.com
+447821973095
Job wanted :)
I have just got back from a holiday in Gran can - playa del ingles and I am now looking to re-locate and for a job, I have worked as a customer services advisor for 7 years for my local council ? also had bar experience.
Any jobs available please get in touch and ill be happy to send my cv and any reference required ?
Chambersm86@yahoo.co.uk
Hope to hear from you soon
Matt
hi
Hi Matt,
Did you get any offers for jobs? i would like to work in GK also.. :)
Looking for any work. Mostly bar!
Hello, Moving to puerto rico in August. Hoping to get a job :) Please get back to me, I have bar experience. Thanks Sammyh-10@live.ie
playa del ingles
i am going on holiday in july for 2 weeks! i would like to stay there and work. I am 20 years old, speak English fluently and I do speak Slovak, Czech and Polish too. I would take any job and any pay really, i am hard working and not scared of anything! I would just love to live there.
please email me on tomasdano@ymail.com
I'm so excited moving on to
I'm so excited moving on to gran canaria... nice place.. amazing... I will save this site to my usb flash drive for my reference... have a great day everyone...
:)
Bar or Shop work in Playa de Lingais
Hey im Simon and i am hoping to move over to Gran Canaria after my studies to live and work. Would like to know if there are any jobs available and would also like to meet new friends. Email me with any info simonj1992@yahoo.com thanks :)
Simon Bradfield
Move
Hi guys!
My names Chloe i'm 21 and want to move to puerto rico in gran canaria! ... I am coming over on my own and would like to share an apartment with someone so if anyone is interested please mail me!! x-chloe-b-x@live.co.uk
I am also looking for any kind of work in Puerto rico! x
Hi ! We are 2 girls looking for a job in Canaria...
My name is Kate and my girl-friend is Bea, we are 21 years old girls from Czech republic and so we both have Hotel and Tourist education.
We have a few years experience in all of positions in hospitality ( waitress, barmaid, chambermaid, receptionist ).
I've experience too in work with travel agencies as a administrator, seller, and touris-guide.
We are a communicative, flexible, creative and responsible person. We like working with people and We enjoy travelling and learning new things, meeting new people.
I'd like to send you our CVs If you're interest and searching for workers.
If you require any further information, I would be happy to provide it.
You could contact me on e-mail : Katerina.Barth@seznam.cz
I look forward to your response :*)
Kind Regards
Katerina
CZ
Looking for work!
Hello everyone, My name is Graham Fernyhough im 23 from Scotland and I'm hoping to spend the summer of 2011 working in the Canary Islands! I'm well educated and have travelled. I have experience in sales, bar/restaraunt work and most recently contract management. I have a good employment history and I'm looking to discover something new. I'm willing to do just about anything to help me get started so anyone with any jobs or anyone who knows where I should look. Please get in touch!!
Kind regards
Graham
gfernyh@yahoo.co.uk
any kind of job
I will right a few things about me I am looking for any kind of job from 15 march till the end of summer.
My name is Filippos 23 years old and I am from Greece. Speak English (excellent) Spanish and German (good level) I am in the end of my studies in international trade. The last 6 months I live in Barcelona because I am doing my Erasmus. I think that I have fell in love with the atmosphere of Spain and I don’t want to go back to Greece ( as you know is very difficult to work , no future for young people).
However I would like to visit more cities of Spain and more the canary islands because I love the sun the beaches so I decided to work somewhere in Spain and more in Tenerife to improve my Spanish working with Spanish people and people all over the world
The last three years I have worked at various levels in the sales industry, because I was working as a sales agent .My experience also includes, representation new women firms in Greece, promote them and I was responsible for :
· Contact with new customers
· Sales and after sales service for old and new customers
· Presentation of the collection
· Taking care for the customers payments
I can work in all kinds of work.
· Waiter (bar or restaurant)
· Promoting parties
· Entertainment of the kids
· Helping in all works at the hotel
· Cleaning the pool etc
I am a hard worker and I prefer to work with the sun and to communicate with people, I am social honest and always with a big smile. You can take a look at my cv, I know that is not the best one but is written be honesty.(is easy to right a big and so interesting cv I prefer to be true as i am)
If you are interest about me and you thing that you have a place for me don’t hesitate to send me an email lasonsk@hotmail.com
or call me at 693594024
I can be at the Canary Islands when after 15 of march and stay all the summer season.
Sincerely
Filippos dendrinos
seeking new job
Hi,
I am a project manager with operations management experience and skills. Looking for job opportunities in Gran Canaria and mainland Spain. My full CV is provided on the site. I am seeking jobs in the areas of project management/ operations management / Open to other options. Please see my full CV username: gurpal8. Many thanks for reading this post. looking forward to being successful.
email: gurpal8@sky.com
Best Wishes
Gurpal S Bansal
Work For Summer 2011
Hi Im a 25 year old guy looking for work over in Gran Canaria for the summer! im travelling over on the 6th May and plan to stay to work for the summer!. I have experience in sales background and bar work! Please get in touch if you know of anything! my email is pgabbott123@hotmail.co.uk!
Thanks
Paul
want summer work
Hi my name is Gemma.Im 26 and my boyfriend is 27.Im a hairdresser from Dublin Irealnd and my boyfriend is a Dj we want to work somewhere for the summer get out of Ireland for a while but haven got a clue how to go about it my boyfriend worked in Ibiza in some clubs Dj n. Can any one help us find somewhere or how to go about it. I my self can do barbering and ladys hair at all levels but i would be willing to do bar work or something like that any help on this thanx Gemma
Still Going??
Hey Gemma :)
I just read your post and wondered if you and your boyfriend were still going to GC this year??
Im leaving at the end of this month and basically just want some friends hahaha.....It would be nice to have some compnay while also searching for work and apartments hehe
Tina x
Id rather burn out then fade away :)
Hi
Hi, im coming out for the summer next month by myself to work, also looking for friends? :)
escape the rat race
hello gran canaria
looking for dj work in the peurto rico area been there a few times and did a night in biblos a few years ago while on holiday.
ran my own entertainments company in uk for last 14 years catering for all types of events and employing 22 staff, times change and the way its going in the uk decided to get out and enjoy a little sun sand and sangria,
exerlent music collection dating from the 40's to present date and always updating including karaoke.
over 15 years experience working as dj / karaoke compare.
mic work no problem.
can also maintain, repair, install equipment if tools are availeable basic tools always carried with me.
looking at traveling over in jan/feb for holiday and and look around to see what is on offer, if intreasted in my services please contact me on daneaquarius@msn.com and i will be happy to meet up and discuss any position on offer
thanks in advance
dane
A FRESH START
Hey,
Myself and my pal are sick of Ireland and all the bad weather. We both decided that we are going to move to Gran Canaria in summer 2011. Were both 21!
I no its a bit early but trying to get sorted! I have excellent reference's for bar and food work, also receptionist work.
I just looking for advice on were to start looking for work and advice on places to rent!
cheers
rachel
double rooms offered for short -term, Playa de Arinaga
Hello
I have a big house in Playa de Arinaga and I am renting immaculate double rooms for €100 pw - daily, weekly and monthly rates also possible.
The price includes all facilities to share with one native female with good English. The house has a nice kitchen with own cupboards, 2 dinning rooms, 3 toilets, terrace and a big patio. My place is only few minutes walking from the beach. Welcome to view it at Weekends.
Extra services include Spanish tuition and breakfast.
Look forward to hearing from you - 00 34 634 51 59 71
Charo
Hola!!
Hey chica!!! :)
I was just wondering if you and your friend are still going and if so when???
Im leaving the end of this month to look for work on the souht of the island and for an apartment!!
Would be nice to know a few people before or when I get there :)
Tina x
Id rather burn out then fade away :)
Jobs and Moving
Hi, If you want a job here, be prepared to do a lot of walking around bars, but try to be here at the start of the Summer (May) to get the jobs. Average pay is 5€ an hour so you're not going to get rich and accommodation is from 400€ upwards / month. Both are best to sort out when you're here.
Hope this helps
Acupunture
Hallo !
I am a skilled master of Acupunture ,looking for spa job or other in Las Palmas or in the nereby area .25 vears experience and very good recomendations .
Regards Per Hoglund
perh56@gmail.com
Jobs 2011
Hiya
I know that it might be a bit early to see if there is any jobs avaliable for next April but i though i would get in as soon as...I have just came back from my 3rd holiday this year and i have decided to bite the bullet and move abroad next year...Scotland is just not the place for me!
I am a 25 year old blonde, currently working as an HR Administrator/Receptionist. I would be willing to do pretty much anything (within reason obviously ha!) I have worked in resturants and bars back home but would love to do it in the sunshine for a change. So if anyone knows of any jobs or advice for me i would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Jen <3 x
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can i get a IT job in Gran
can i get a IT job in Gran Canaria.i have master degree in IT and having 2 yr exp and i want to get job in Beijing.
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Lifeguard
Hi Ms/Mr,
I m English speaking Bulgarien man looking for job as lifeguard. I have certificate for pool,waterpark and sea lifeguard. There s no problem to send CV if it s required.Please don t hesitate to contact me for further information.
Any reply would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
lokdone@yahoo.com
work
Hello
We are 3 girls from Latvia searching for job(such as waitress) in Grand Canaria, we can start to work from first of july. We are interested to know the culture and learn languages for more better working with clients!
If you are interested, please let us know and we will send CV!
With reagards
Evija, Mirdza and Signe
ok can you tell me in which
ok can you tell me in which field i can work find in Gran Canaria to work.if you want to improve the quality of your life through an advanced air purification system that improves your health.here is air purifiers.
English Barman going back over for the summer
kyle
23
England
i'v gotten bored of england recently and a friend suggested to me to go abroad for the summer. As i used to live in gran caneria a long time ago it seems to be the best spot to do that with. i will most likly be visting in april/may to set things up (may be best time for interviews) and after moving in may,june or july
I'm a part qualified computer technitian (mainly hardware) capable of installing windows xp on any system (can install other versions but would need the disk) but that's more private work for me.
I'v worked in pubs as a barman, supervisor, assistant manager in training, cook, waiter and glass collecter for around 6-8 years so i have a wide arrange of bar skills under my belt. i'm strait but i find the gay scene rather fun (history in yumbo centre) so i'm not afraid of working in gay bars.
I'v been starting my own business up selling aloe vera products in my area and expanding that else where is also a goal of mine for moving
if any one would like to know more please contact me via my e-mail
kylestabb@yahoo.co.uk
hi i am an english dj
hi i am an english dj looking for work in gran canaria.i used to be the manager of sands fm radio in GC, and before that on anfi radio.i have just come from london where i have been working in the clubs.i have a very good voice and an excellent music collection.anyone know of any jobs please let me know.from andy king king_a07@hotmail.com
Lookin for work
I am Scottish and moving to the islnd. I currently own a curtain and soft furnishing company, and can provide inteior design advice for contracts also. My clients are mainly private. I can speak spanish, and am looking to work in this field. Can anyone help.
job
Hello!
I am great experienced in sales, marketing and customer care with electrotechnical materials. Can anybody tell if in Gran Canaria are needed such technical specialists? I can work also as ordinary electrician. I am looking for the job from the February 2010.
Daigars.
painter and decorator
i am a 26 year old man and am looking for work in the puerto rico or ammaddores area. i am a time served painter and decorator with my svq levels 1 , 2 and 3 with a good wealth of experience. i have family that live 5 min from ammaddores beach so accommodation takes care of itself. i live in edinburgh and flights are very cheap at the moment so i could come over anytime in the near future.
allround caterer looking for work in playa del ingles
hi all
an allround experienced caterer ( bar,floor,kitchen & managment) relooking for work just finished woking in moby dicks as a chef but saddley they are closeing down as are most places on the island
ive lived on the islands for 13yrs+ in would like day work if poss but i these times flexible if anybody hears of aanything please call me 679126423
thanx for your time mark
Looking for work in Puerto Rico/Amadores
I am a scottish, 18 year old student looking for any work in puerto rico or amadroes area for next summer. I currently work in a leisure centre as a qualified lifeguard and kids club leader. I can also take private swimming lessons. Looking for work in this type of field or working in a bar/club or waitressing. I have dance qualifications and i am pretty much the soul of the party. I can send my CV and referencees if required. I have stayed in both areas twice before and will be comeing over to puerto rico in March for a week with my family for st patricks day to celebrate my parents 50th's so i will be available for interviews then. Also looking for a cheap place to rent with my boyfriend who is also 19 looking for barwork. Anyone has any jobs going or information/advice then it would be greatfull.
Thanks,
Linzi
Desperately seeking trabajo
Estonian girl, 23, looking for any kind of job related to PR, sales promotion, translating, guide work, babysitting etc on Gran Canaria, open to suggestions. Fluent in ENGLISH, SWEDISH, FINNISH, ESTONIAN, Spanish level A2 and improving. Experience: au-pair, assistant in a Scandinavian translation company, sales promoter, IT secretary. I'm residing in Las Palmas, so I DON'T REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION. Ready to start June 15. Please contact me for further information: marelli.millend@gmail.com
PS: I have also attached a pic of myself
Looking for a job
Hello!
I´m a 24-year-old finnish girl. I´ve been living in the island, in Arguineguin, for 1,5years.
Before I was working in the hotel as a waitress but when the Scandi season ended they had to fire allmoust the half of the staff, including me.
Now I´m looking for a new job. I have graduated for business college (major: customer service and marketing) in 2005. After that been working in different places as a sales person (warehouse, bowling alley..) Here in Canaria I´ve been working as a waitress.
I speak english, swedish, spanish and of course finnish. I´m able to work as a waitress, repectionist, in public realtions, animation etc..
I can send you my photo and CV if needed. Thank you.
My e-mail is: hennix@netti.fi
Moving to Gran Canaria
Hi guys - I am a Scottish guy planning to move to Gran Canaria within the next few months. I am an experienced Barber and was wondering if there was any call for Barbers on the island. Or if it would be worth looking into opening my own shop ? Any information would be greaty appreciated. I can also be contacted at Mozam@hotmail.co.uk. Thanks. Mo
Icelandic girl
Hi! I'm an Icelandic 21 year old girl and I'm searching for a job in GC this summer. (2009) I will move to GC in the beginning of may and go back home in the beginning of september. I am a sporty girl, I've been modelling a little in Iceland and I've been a waitress for 3 years. I'm an art student and I'd really like to work in something with art. I speak great English, Icelandic, a little sweedish and danish but I'm planning on learning spanish. Please contact me if you're interested. I'll send you a picture of me and my CV.
Any tips ?;)
auzza
Hi, I'm an artist working in Puerto rico, can't think of any related work at the moment. I'll be doing a mural next week but that's pretty rare. I usually just sell my work via galleries and competitions but you'd need residencia for that.If I hear of anything I'll let you know, good luck.
City jobs in GC
I'd like to find work as a hedge fund manager, I only talk english but can do impressions of chickens in resturants, etc... no problemo.
And does anyone know a good Porches garage, as the air conditioning will need a decent upgrade.
Are there any fish and chip shops, based near an ex-pats bar subscribed to Premier league football.
Hedge Fund Manager
I gots an edge, been up back o my yard far donkeys yars, yous don't need to fund it, eyes can tell yars where it is no bovver. See that dog, don mind im, he be just playin wit yar, well you turn roight on left side o that dog and keep yars toe pointed away from that dog, my old edge be furst growth you sees in yan pastures. Don mind ol Daisy in yan edge niether, she jus be playin wiv yar. You milk her good and firm yous get tharsty roight!
hedge fund managers
Sorry this is not the right island for you. There are loads of hedge fund managers here already, so many there is actually a hedge fund manager society here with almost a hundred members, they are very successful society and have almost destroyed the economy here too, so if you do decide to come you'll need to show an even greater ineptitude in money management than you did in the UK.
Most of them drive Porsches like yourself - usually white ones so you should be able to get the aircon fixed while you're here, although why bother fixing it, just bin the car and get a new one.
If you can't get into hedge fund managing here you could try your animal impressions in bars, you'll probably make more money.
Hope this helps.
Jobs
Hiya
Im currently looking for work,Im a fully qualified makeup artist and beauty therapist and have 5 years sales experience behind me.Im from Ireland so english is my first language but do have a general understanding of spanish.Any help or offers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks in advance
Ciara x