The mandate of the Digital Transformation Services Sector (DTSS), of (ISED) is to maximize ISED's business performance through modern and progressive management of information technology (IT) services, policies, and resources. The DTSS is specifically responsible for:
- Establishing IM/IT strategies and policies that support the overall mandate of the Department and are consistent with established funding envelopes;
- Aligning IM/IT resources with departmental priorities and IM/IT plans through a practical governance structure;
- Providing high-quality, affordable IM/IT services to departmental business partners;
- Providing high-quality and responsive support to departmental IM/IT users;
- Establishing department-wide technology standards and architecture to maximize opportunities for horizontal investments in IM/IT across the department; and
- Directing and supporting a program of IM activities to ensure the effective and efficient management of information within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
