The Aeronautical and Technical Services Division :

• Provides a flexible and adaptable workforce that is responsive to the needs of Earth Sciences Sector programs and services
• Excels in fulfilling the Government of Canada’s cartographic imaging and printing requirements

Consistent with our "Vision", a better understanding of clients’ and stakeholders’ needs, our progress to date on earlier plans, lessons learned and our employees’ aspirations, we will pursue the following strategic initiatives :

1. Leadership – ATS will :
   
   • Build upon agreements with major stakeholders, including NAV CANADA, the Department of National Defence, Transport Canada and the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (military) to influence outcomes ;
   • Explore new uses of geomatics and, Science and Technology in aviation in line with the government key issues ; revise program results and provide leadership direction ; and
   • Share management decisions
   
   
   
2. Human resources planning, development and involvement – We must :
   
   • Provide a workplace of choice for skilled and motivated employees through the application of quality principles and Human Resources policies ; and
   • Help current and newly hired employees develop the mobility, flexibility and multiple skills required for meeting changing client needs most efficiently
   
   
   
3. Cartographic publishing adapted to a changing environment – ATS will work with Canada’s mapping agencies to adapt its Cartographic Imaging and Printing Services to major changes in : 1) client needs ; 2) map publishing technologies ; and 3) funding ; by :
   
   • Adjusting its capacity to meet demand ; and
   • Preparing its employees for new or changed duties ; while
   • Economically maintaining the services needed ; and
   • Moving to the evolving Earth Sciences Sector Service model
   
   
   
4. Information technology – ATS will develop an Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) structure that :
   
   • Optimizes the use of technology for line of business information systems ; and
   • Provides cost-effective technology solutions that support Mapping Services Branch-Ottawa divisions and services, program managers and project leaders