Court Conviction for Unlicensed Engineering Practice
April 1st, 2026
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) is issuing a firm reminder that the unauthorized practice of engineering and geoscience is not allowed in Saskatchewan following a recent successful prosecution in Provincial Court.
Brent Waldo of Moose Jaw has been convicted of practicing professional engineering without a licence.
The conviction stems from a clear violation of Section 27(2) of The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act. This legislation exists for a critical reason: to safeguard the lives and safety of Saskatchewan residents. This prevents the public from being misled by unqualified individuals and serves as an assurance that work done by professional engineers and geoscientists meets critical standards.
On March 25, 2026, Mr. Waldo pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in the practice of professional engineering without being licensed. He admitted to authoring and distributing a technical report dated March 4, 2025 that required the application of engineering principles – work he was not legally permitted to perform. The Court has ordered Mr. Waldo to pay a $1,000 fine by June 30, 2026.
“APEGS exists to protect the public, and we will continue to take aggressive action against anyone who provides services without the required credentials,” said Stormy Holmes, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), the executive director and registrar of APEGS. “This conviction demonstrates that we monitor and enforce compliance, and we will use every legal avenue available to stop the unlicensed and uninsured practice of engineering and geoscience in our province.”
Verify That Work is Safe and Reliable
APEGS reminds members of the public, contractors and business owners that they can verify the status of any individual claiming to provide engineering or geoscience services. You can confirm a professional’s registration status instantly by visiting the register of engineers and geoscientists at https://register.apegs.ca/ or by calling (306) 525-9547 or 1-800-500-9547.